The dynamic between defamation and legitimate workplace fact investigation remains vitally important for employers. A recent Indiana Supreme Court decision provides important support for employees bold enough to report workplace misconduct.
Most people know that making false statements about someone may lead to a claim of defamation or slander. Under Indiana law, accusing someone of criminal or occupational misconduct raises the specter of defamation "per se" under Indiana law. Defamation "per se" constitutes an important weapon for wrongly accused employees, and a real danger for employees reporting workplace misconduct.
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