If an employee was suspended, but the reason why was made public during his suspension, what is his rights as to filing a claim against his company for breach of privacy?
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If an employee was suspended, but the reason why was made public during his suspension, what is his rights as to filing a claim against his company for breach of privacy?
Asked on June 25, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Hawaii
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
There is no right to not have the reason for a suspension made public--that is not considered a "private" fact that must be kept confidential. (After all, it is based on something he did at or in relation to work, which is part of the public sphere, not someone's intimate or private life.) If the statement was untrue and negative, he may have a defamation claim; but if true, he would have no recourse.
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