Natalie resigned from her position as floor supervisor at Martin's Department Store. The store manager told the other employees that she had been fired for coming to work drunk. He also communicated that information to someone calling to verify Ms. Weston's previous employment with Martin's Department Store.

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Ms. Weston may have a cause of action against Martin's Department Store for defamation, as the store manager's statement that she was fired for coming to work drunk is both false and harms her reputation. At-will employment status does not absolve an employer from liability for defamatory statements. The fact that the store manager may be a known liar is not relevant to whether or not Ms. Weston has a case for defamation.

Natalie Resigned from Her Position as Floor Supervisor at Martin's