A manager of a convience is constantly talking trash about my family to who ever will listen to her.  Is this considered slander or defamation of character.  Is so what can I do?
214713
no. seek help thru consumer court.
626973
None of the things that you describe are matters of labor law.  They are subjective aspects of managerial style.  As they say "management has the right to mismanage."  Just as it is not illegal for businesses to be rude to their customers, it is not illegal for supervisors to be rude to their employees.  \n\nSexual harassment and discrimination based on sex, old age, disability, religion, etc *is* against the law, so if you think that your manager is treating you poorly for these reasons, then you may have good reason to take legal action.  But if your manager is just plain rude to everybody, then this probably won't work.\n\nThat said, companies have an incentive to keep good employees.  If people are quitting because a particular manager is making it a crappy place to work, then the company is spending unneeded dollars on hiring replacements.  You might consider talking to your manager's boss... or perhaps someone at human resources (if you have such a department).  Based on what you describe, you aren't going to have much in the way of legal recourse against your manager.  You may end up having to either put up with him/her or let your shoes do the talking (and quit).
86255
He can't tell you who is saying it but you can ask him to talk to this person.  Perhaps they have a personal vendetta against you.  Your boss should have enough experience to help this person get over whatever it is they think is wrong. Just let your boss know that you feel attacked by all of these false charges and that you want people to take the open door policy more serious, not just complain whenever they want to.
416441
If it has not damaged his reputation, it may not techincally be slander.  Contact a civil attorney who is familiar with this type of law and get a consultation on both slander and defamation.\n\nThis attorney may be able to create a C&D (Cease & Desist) to get her to stop *before* his business is affected.
565452
it is only slander if it is an untrue statement.  if they are lying about you, go for the throat.  if they're telling the truth, you really don't have much to go on.  a lawyer might be able to convince someone that the truth is a lie, but you will be placing your soul in jeopardy.\n\nsome companies have adopted a policy of witholding that information, because people that deserve to be fired show incredible resourcefulness that could have kept them employed if they used it while on the job.  this resourcefulness has led to companies insulating themselves from the threat of lawsuits by refusing to divulge personal information.\n\nso why WERE you fired, anyway?
569025
Yes.  First steps is to ask the person to "stop" (this puts them on notice that their behavior is unacceptable).  If you've done this already - great.  Next if it continues, report the request for it to stop.  Next go to your manager and report it.  Go to HR and report it. Find out what steps you have to take to officially file a complaint with your company.  A work environment should NEVER be hostile, EVER!  Good Luck to you.
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It's called Slander.... but very hard to prove!\n\nIf anyone asks or says anything to you regarding this person's statement/lie about you, I would simply state... "You don't know me very well, because if you did...you would know this is a made up story, told out of desperation. It is a lie. Please do not judge me until you know me better and have all the facts...and please consider the source of your information."\n\nBe sweet and kind, never sarcastic with anyone, don't bring up the subject yourself... and eventually, TRUTH always wins!! You will be a stronger and better person because of your actions/reactions.\n\nGod bless you...
233108
well if you don't and refuse to talk to her then there isnt much else to do. you are already trying to ignore her. the best thing is to actually try to come to an agreement with her about the "dirt". peace is something that can actually happen with the right discussion. if this is something illegal, you could probably go to jail for it, or have a really horrible fine to pay.. and i'm sure you dont want that. but you also mentioned it could ruin your family. well for your familys well being try talking over this matter with her. family is everything, pride isnt.
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To start with this would not be slander, it would be libel.\n\nNo, because you are the recipiant and the allegation is made to you.\n\nIf, however, the other person has been telling other people about it (verbally) then it may possibly be slander unless it can be shown that the allegation is true. \n\nThere are a few other legalities but I will not bore you with the details.\n\nI think the theft of company funds is a more important issue, I am surprised that you have not contacted the police already.\n\nYour reference to the Protection from Harrassment Act need not cause you any concern as you are investigating an allegation as an appointed officer of your company, which you have to do as part of your duty of care to the company.\n\nDon't bother with the libel action at this time, concentrate on the stolen funds.\n\nThe harrassment allegation seems to be simply a tool to try to stop your investigation. Ignore it, you are acting within the law.\n\nI strongly urge you to report this to the police and let them do their job.\n\nHope this helps
495440
If your manager has not filed any complaints on you,then he shouldn't allow this "fellow" employee to harass you with it. Maybe they ought to check out this fellow employee first. I would file a complaint with the manager on the "fellow employee" for harassment. Especially it I know I am innocent.
460309
If you've apologized and attempted to clarify the situation, you've done your part.  What's she's doing is "Businessplace Bullying."  You need to take the email and your attempts to rectify the situation to her supervisor and explain what's going on.  Explain that you're very sorry and certainly not trying to tell her how to do her job, but that you need certain things done a certain way, and explain why.  Keep emotions out of the conversation and show that you're "all business."
331980
Not at work.  If comments like this are made at work, you have a harrassment situation.  That causes a hostile environment for the women.\n\nThe way you handle this is to politely ask the person to stop making comments like this.  Make sure you write down the time, date, the words you said, and hopefully have a witness.  Do it at least twice.\n\nIf it continues, complain to your supervisor that you are in a hostile environment.  They are required by law to do something about it.
145703
cover your a$$, cya, CYA.  If you can keep your contact with her to a minimum then by all means, do so.  Make sure that you cover all your bases when you are at the old jobsite.  See if someone else at your old company could be your point of contact.  If her complaints are general, then maybe you could talk to her supervisor and see if something could be resolved that way. If there is already a record of a problem between the two of you, then your old company should be able to restrict her from harassing you further. \n    Good luck to you.
516208
i think i would consult the manager (as a manger of a store) when there is conflict between employees it really hurts the business, it may not be noticeable now but it will hurt the business.  this is what i would do, go to the manager, tell him/her what this person is doing tranlate what she wrote, and tell him i am her to work and not be playing games with people, and that i am afraid of her actions toward me and the may result in customer loss (if what shes doing this stuff in front of the customers........good luck and hope it all works out for you
563346
You could probably sue for defamation of character and slander. The argument for defamamtion of character would be that these lies have been used to hurt you and defame you in public which has obstructed you in either daily life or in some economic capacity, such as getting hired or something. Slander would say that she has ruined your name and that everything that was written was a lie. Usually you wouldn't want to, though, because going to court is a very big hassle that costs time and money, and it may just be that nobody really pays attention to what she's saying anyway! If you want to avoid people thinking that those lies were really true, you could tell your friends and post on YOUR site that this is the onyl site that you have written and the only one that is completely true.
669673
Just go right over the top of her. Have a group meeting with the owner and voice your concerns. Ask the owner if they will talk to the manager directly, or if you think that would run downhill to everyone else, see if the owner will 'stop in' once in a while or possibly pick up a short shift. Doing that would keep the manager in line a little better or maybe the owner would catch them in the act of whatever and you could notify the owner of repeat offenses. Also putting a customer feedback box or something would inform the owner of bad 'tude from your manager.
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Do you work at home? \n\nIf not forget the slander suit.\n\nPeople take child endangerment seriously. No one is going to penalize her for complaining.\n\nYou should consider the nature of the complaints. What is being said? Is this a domestic violence thing? Is is it a noise thing? What is it?\n\nTwo times in one week. This person is pissed off at you. Why?\n\nDo you have a fence? Good fences make good neigbors, they say.  Beware of Dog signs don't hurt either.\n\nI would recommend that you talk with the social services worker and ask them for help. They can tell you what is right, and you can show them it is all in your neigbor's imagination.\n\nCheck and see if there is some reason why she may want your house. In that case, you might be looking at a great chance to stick it to her on the sale price. Might as well get something out of this. \n\nI am guessing day care is out of the question. She would look quite the fool if your children were not at home when she complained. \n\nLook into your deed restrictions to see if the civic association can help you out. Think nuissance.\n\nThe neighbor may be guilty of some form of trespass, criminal mischief, or just plain peeping.  Get a neighbor to confirm this and you can demonstrate malice to the social services. tey will report her to the police for filing false reports.\n\nI am guessing you are the only neighbor with children, if not; seek allies. Who knows, you may be able to get a child swap together in your neighborhoood, where all the kids are at on house on the same day. When it is your house the neighbor will go insane, but; you will have witnesses, lots of witnesses.