Miscellaneous

Can a company take legal action against a former employee?

Can a company take legal action against a former employee?

After an employee resigns, and you’re clearing out the e-mail on his computer, you find that he has bad-mouthed you and the company to other people. He has even sent copies of internal correspondence to others critical of the company. Can my company take any legal action against this person?

Can a former employee sue an employer for defamation?

Defamation by an employer during or after the firing process may prove grounds for suit by former employees. Essentially, employees filing defamation suits allege an employer’s actions hindered the employees’ ability to obtain future employment.

When and how to take legal action for compensation?

Also referred to as a common law claim, this action involves suing the Commonwealth or a third party through the courts to obtain financial compensation. Common law damages can only be awarded where it can be proven that the Commonwealth or third party were at fault in causing the injury or disease.

Can you take legal action against the Commonwealth?

You can only make claims against the Commonwealth (or another ADF member) for non-economic loss you have suffered (the impacts of your condition on your physical or mental wellbeing) as a result of the injury or disease in question.

Who can I bring a legal action against?

The range of appropriate defendants for your action might include the following: An obvious target to bring a claim against is the person or entity that is directly responsible for the harm that has been caused. If you are a victim of domestic abuse, a criminal investigation could be started against the abuser.

Where can I take legal action against a corporation?

Criminal courts hear cases against persons or corporations that are accused of a crime. Criminal offenses are most commonly defined in criminal (penal) code of the country. Usually the case is brought by a representative of the State, such as a public prosecutor or state attorney.

Do you have a case against a former employer?

Many states recognize a qualified privilege – which protects the speaker as long as he or she acted without malice – for statements made in the context of giving an employment reference to a prospective employer. (To find out your state’s rules, select it from the list on our Hiring Lawsuits page.)

When to take legal action to solve a problem?

If you are considering taking legal action to solve a problem, there may be more than one court, tribunal, or other body to which you can bring your claim. It is useful first to prepare an overview of the different options and assess the advantages and disadvantages of each, before deciding where to bring your case.