W v JH (1) and A County Council (2) - ex-line manager may be liable for slander in disclosing old, inaccurate information to new employer - QBD 5.3.08
This case involves a preliminary application in a claim for slander. Although not an employment law matter as such it is worth noting as it highlights potential pitfalls in keeping information for a long time and passing it on. Employers would be wise to make sure that their staff have proper procedures to follow.
Login or subscribe (includes subscription information) to access the full content of this page.