Thomas,a private-accountant,was humiliated and fired from his job after his employer accused him of embezzling money with no factual basis.When Thomas applied for another job,the former employer told the prospective employer why Thomas was fired.Thomas can sue his employer for _____.

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Thomas can sue his employer for defamation.Broadly,a successful defamation suit requires the following conditions: 1.A false statement.2.The statement must be "published" to a third party.3.The employer must be responsible for the publication.4.The plaintiff's reputation must be harmed.

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