Sean was employed by Office World as a manager. He was fired for sexually harassing his secretary. A prospective employer called for a reference and was told why Sean was terminated.

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Office World is not liable because the statement was true and was made in good faith. Truth is a defense against defamation, and the statement was not made with malicious intent or knowledge of its falsity. Invasion of privacy and public disclosure of private facts do not apply in this situation as the information disclosed was directly related to Sean's employment and termination.

Sean Was Employed by Office World as a Manager