What is Defamation?
Defamation refers to making false statements about someone that damage their reputation. It can take two primary forms:
- Libel: Written or published defamatory statements, including those in print, online, or through images.
- Slander: Spoken or verbal defamatory statements.
Key Aspects:
- Falsehood: The statement must be untrue.
- Harm: It must cause damage to the person’s reputation.
- Intent: The statement should be made negligently or with malicious intent.
Defamation laws vary by jurisdiction and often aim to balance freedom of speech with protection against reputation harm.
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How HR teams use this term
HR teams usually use Defamation when they write policies, explain employee communication, review payroll or leave records, or keep employee data clean in an HRMS.
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