An employee sent libelous allegations to my supervisor alleging hostile management style (e.g. derogatory comments, unprofessional behavior). What support should I expect from management and what should my next steps be to protect myself regarding a lawsuit and my employment?
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Keep copies of all documentation of your complaint is a safe place such as your home. If your complaint is based on a protected status such as age, race, sex discrimination (orientation, unequal treatment and a victim of unwanted sexual advances), national origin etc. and you are terminated for making such complaints, you may have a lawsuit against your employer for unlawful workplace discrimination. If the complaint does not fall into any of the mentioned or similar categories it is unlikely that you will have a claim against your employer if you are fired. Finally, what I am guessing is that you are concern that you may be subject to a defamation lawsuit by your supervisor or employer. In a nutshell, the laws do not support such a claim as you describe in an employer-employee relationship. Good luck.
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