Can a former employer be sued in Michigan for defamation?

(To learn more about defamation claims, see Defamation Lawsuits: Do You Have a Case Against a Former Employer?) A Michigan employer is immune from liability (that is, the employer may not be sued) for providing certain types of information about a current or former employee, upon the request of the employee or a prospective employer.

Can a former employee be sued by an employer?

You need to ensure your case is on solid legal ground before you go on to pursue action against the employee. One of the most common reasons employers contact lawyers about suing a former employee is because the employer suffered a financial loss related to the employee’s negligence.

Can a employer sue an employee for misappropriation?

This is illegal and could be considered some form of misappropriation, conversion or theft, and an employer would have grounds to sue a former employee based on these actions. AN EMPLOYER MAY SUE AN EMPLOYEE FOR… Theft of Trade Secrets

Can a employer sue an employee for negligence?

Typically, an employee is not held liable for ordinary carelessness or negligence in the performance of their duties. However, if an employee acts outside the scope of reasonableness, causing damage or injury to either property or persons, an employer may be able to sue an employee for negligence.

Can a former employer sue a former employee?

In cases where a former employee takes trade secrets from a former employer, an employer may sue that employee. AN EMPLOYER MAY SUE AN EMPLOYEE FOR… Defamation. Defamation is more than just he said/she said conversations or frustrated talk about a previous employer.