Utah Code 34-38-11. Bases for cause of action for defamation, libel, slander, or damage to reputation
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No cause of action for defamation of character, libel, slander, or damage to reputation arises in favor of any person against an employer who has established a program of drug or alcohol testing in accordance with this chapter, unless:
(1) the results of that test were disclosed to any person other than the employer, an authorized employee or agent of the employer, the tested employee, or the tested prospective employee;
Terms Used In Utah Code 34-38-11
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- Person: means :(24)(a) an individual;(24)(b) an association;(24)(c) an institution;(24)(d) a corporation;(24)(e) a company;(24)(f) a trust;(24)(g) a limited liability company;(24)(h) a partnership;(24)(i) a political subdivision;(24)(j) a government office, department, division, bureau, or other body of government; and(24)(k) any other organization or entity. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(2) the information disclosed is based on an inaccurate test result;(3) an inaccurate test result is disclosed with malice; and(4) all elements of an action for defamation of character, libel, slander, or damage to reputation as established by statute or common law, are satisfied.