I Was Fired Over a Friend’s Posting On My Facebook Page. Can I Sue For Defamation of Character?

According to the legal definition of personal injury, slander and libel are considered actionable personal injury since both constitute defamation against character.  Defamation of character, slander, and libel are closely related.  They involve the allegation that the defendant spoke or wrote false information about the plaintiff.  More specifically, defamation is a written statement about another individual, which causes harm to that person.  Slander involves defamatory statements of a spoken nature.  Libel is when a person makes defamatory statements in a fixed medium, such as a magazine or newspaper.  In order to sue for defamation of character, you must be able to prove that the written statement was false.  If the statement that your friend wrote is untrue and you can prove that, then you may have a case, but it may be a long and difficult path to pursue. Filing a wrongful termination lawsuit may prove to be difficult as well.  All states enforce “at will employment” to some degree.  At will employment means that employees may quit their job at anytime and for any or no reason at all.  By the same token, employers may fire or layoff an employee for any, no, or even unfair reasons.  Proving wrongful termination is valid when an employer fires or lays off an employee for illegal reasons.  These might include violation of state laws, discrimination laws, whistleblower laws and many others.  If you believe that you were wrongfully terminated, it’s best to seek advice from an attorney who specializes in this field.