Gray Worked for AT&T

question 385

Multiple Choice

Gray worked for AT&T. She was accused of falsifying records to create an excuse for her absences and was fired. AT&T managers discussed this matter with a company that handled its unemployment benefits claims, as she filed for benefits. Gray contended the discussion was defamatory and sued AT&T. The court would be likely to hold that Gray had:

• A) no claim; the discussion was in the ordinary course of business
• B) no claim because federal legislation allows employers to discuss such work-related matters
• C) no claim because all states have statutes that provide protection for employers against such suits, as does the law in most states
• D) a claim because the accusation was not shown to be correct and injured her ability to obtain further employment
• E) none of the other choices