My old boss is bad-mouthing me. What can I do?

I recently put in for a transfer because my manager has created such a hostile environment. My transfer was accepted, and he called over to the new job and spoke very negatively about me to the new manager and told him about a write up that I did not sign because he wrote false statements on it. What can I do?

Ann Kiernan replies:

This might be defamation, and could be unlawful retaliation, as well. And it probably violates your employer’s policies, too. Call HR and report that the old manager is retaliating against you for your complaints about him. If HR does not take action, call a local employment lawyer. Good luck.

Posted 08-27-2019

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Ann Kiernan2019-08-27T16:13:38+00:00

About the Author: Ann Kiernan

Ann Kiernan has litigated claims of wrongful discharge and discrimination before state and federal courts and administrative matters before the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, the National Labor Relations Board and the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, representing both employers and employees. Ms. Kiernan co-hosted The Employee Rights Forum, a weekly radio call-in show reaching up to a half-million listeners in the New York metropolitan area, and her articles on employment law have been published in many books and magazines. Both as a firm partner and as a director, Ms. Kiernan gained solid experience in management and human resources compliance. She has worked with Fair Measures since 1997.

My old boss is bad-mouthing me. What can I do?

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