Is this deformation of character?

[harveykeane]

I had a phone call from the company I work for today asking me if I had a criminal record. I said that I hadn`t and have had 2 CRB checks done this year which both say a clear record.

My boss got an email from one of the company`s that we work for stating that I had got a criminal record and that they were obliged to inform him of my criminal record. She did not say "may have" she actually put "has a criminal record".

She has also copied the email to two seperate companies confirming the fact that, in her words, this employee has a criminal record.

Now, I am not a solicitor and I don`t really understand what is going on, so if possible I would like some advice from you on this matter please.

What are my next steps? Do I need to see a solicitor, Do I write back and state that she has no proof of her accusations?

Any advice / information would be greatly appreciated...

[littlegriff]

it is actually libel, i would get a copy of the email for proof that she wrote it, then take it to citizens advice with your cbr checks first.

[bushbaby_de]

You mean Defamation. If you are a member of a union they will be able to sort it out for you.

[dothawkes31]

This woman I assume works on an HR dept for one of the companies your boss sub-contracts you to? She has no legal right to carry out a CRB check without your signed authority as i understand it. She will not have had that from you, therefore this is either here say, rumour, or defamation of character by person or persons who may have a grudge against you or your boss. If this woman who sent your boss and the other 2 companies the email is NOT in the HR dept, then it is malicious on her part as that is not her job role

[tamborine]

Visit your local police station & ask them to check if you have a criminal record; request they put their findings in print so you can assure your employer.

I've known people commit offences and give a false name. Your name could have been used similarly.

[harveykeane]

Thank you very much for all of your advice here.

[cassa333]

Has she got the right person? Do you think she has your name mixed up with someone elses?