Addressing Workplace Defamation In North Carolina

Defamation in the workplace can significantly impact your professional and personal life. Generally speaking, workplace defamation involves false statements that are negligently or maliciously made by a coworker or employer that harm your reputation and career. Common examples include wrongful accusations of theft, incompetence or unethical behavior. Any form of workplace defamation can derail your career progression and even lead to wrongful termination.

At Ranchor Harris Law, we provide unwavering representation for victims of workplace defamation. Our founder, workplace defamation attorney Ranchor Harris, has more than 30 years of civil trial experience. He is battle-tested and ready to defend your rights. Based in the Raleigh area, we represent victims of defamation across North Carolina and nationwide.

What It Takes To Win Your Workplace Defamation Case

To win a workplace defamation case, you must establish that:

• Someone made an untrue statement about you and communicated it to a third party.
• The statement was made negligently or maliciously.
• The statement harmed your reputation.

In the context of employment, defamation goes beyond mere gossip. It must be a false statement about an employee that has tangible, harmful effects.

Multiple Forms Of Workplace Defamation

Defamation in North Carolina encompasses both libel and slander, which differ as follows:

• Slander refers to spoken communications
• Libel refers to written statements

In the workplace, defamation can occur in various forms. It can happen through official communications such as performance reviews or through informal channels such as casual conversations among colleagues or posts on social media platforms related to work. These communications, whether made in person or online, can spread quickly and have lasting effects on your professional reputation and mental well-being.

Compensation For Workplace Defamation

Victims of workplace defamation may be entitled to substantial compensation for the damages they suffer. The compensation can cover:

• Lost wages and benefits
• Emotional distress
• Damage to your reputation
• Punitive damages in particularly severe cases

Our workplace defamation attorney can assess the specifics of your situation and walk you through the potential outcomes. You can turn to us for a ballpark idea of what types of damages you may be entitled to and how much your claim might be worth. You can also have confidence that we will protect you from retaliation, which is prohibited under employment law.

Take Action Against Defamation With Our Help – Free Consultation

If you’ve experienced defamation at work, take the first step toward protecting your reputation and career. We can help you secure justice. Contact our workplace defamation attorney today through our website or by phone at 919-586-8760.