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Defamation in the work place?

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imwondering

Junior Member
A past co-worker / colleague was recently hired at the company I work for.
However, in the past, I had heard rumours that this co-worker/colleague had been under house arrest for some 'family issues.

He has recently applied for the new company that I currently work for/with.
I mentioned that I had heard rumours of this past co-workers/colleagues supposed leagal trouble/incarceration.

Could I be held liable for 'defamation'?

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Alberta, Canada
 


Proserpina

Senior Member
A past co-worker / colleague was recently hired at the company I work for.
However, in the past, I had heard rumours that this co-worker/colleague had been under house arrest for some 'family issues.

He has recently applied for the new company that I currently work for/with.
I mentioned that I had heard rumours of this past co-workers/colleagues supposed leagal trouble/incarceration.

Could I be held liable for 'defamation'?

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Alberta, Canada

Sorry, but this forum deals with US law only.
 

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