What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA
I was wondering if someone could help answer a question for me. I quit my job due to sexual harassment and filed unemployment based on this. During the unemployment hearing for financial determination my employer accused me of embezzlement and taking unauthorized bonuses. I filed a case with the PHRC and then they filed a complaint with the DA's office. As I understand it, I can not sue them for defamation for filing a criminal complaint as they are protected and I can not sue them for defamation or libel unless they tell a third party and I hear about it. This got me thinking about the unemployment hearing. Can I sue based on the fact they told the unemployment rep this at the hearing or are they protected in this arena as well. Something just not right about people lying and being able to do it by being protected within the law. Thank you in advance for any information someone can provide.
I was wondering if someone could help answer a question for me. I quit my job due to sexual harassment and filed unemployment based on this. During the unemployment hearing for financial determination my employer accused me of embezzlement and taking unauthorized bonuses. I filed a case with the PHRC and then they filed a complaint with the DA's office. As I understand it, I can not sue them for defamation for filing a criminal complaint as they are protected and I can not sue them for defamation or libel unless they tell a third party and I hear about it. This got me thinking about the unemployment hearing. Can I sue based on the fact they told the unemployment rep this at the hearing or are they protected in this arena as well. Something just not right about people lying and being able to do it by being protected within the law. Thank you in advance for any information someone can provide.