Akira Resigned from Her Position as a Floor Supervisor at Peter's

Akira resigned from her position as a floor supervisor at Peter's Department Store.The store manager falsely told the other employees that Akira had been fired for coming to work drunk.He also communicated the same information to someone calling to verify Akira's previous employment with Peter's Department Store.Which of the following is true about this scenario?

A) Akira has no recourse against her former employer because she voluntarily resigned from her job.
B) Akira was an at-will employee and therefore has no cause of action against Peter's Department Store.
C) Akira may have a cause of action against Peter's Department Store for defamation.
D) Akira may have an employment discrimination claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.