While working as a cashier at a convenience store I refunded a customer 20 dollars for returned merchandise after being instructed to do so by my Store Manager. Because of this I was terminated and the Store Manager failed to inform the District Manager that it was he, not I, that ok'd the transaction.
He then proceeded to inform others of my termination and took steps to deny my unemployment benefits by adding that allegedly 40 packs of cigarettes were also missing from my shift. The NCESC ruled in my favor and awarded benefits finding no fault on me under NCGS. A complaint to the company's HR was dismissed by them.
Do I have grounds to sue either manager, the company or both on the grounds they have slandered/defamed and caused me monetary loss and hardship?
He then proceeded to inform others of my termination and took steps to deny my unemployment benefits by adding that allegedly 40 packs of cigarettes were also missing from my shift. The NCESC ruled in my favor and awarded benefits finding no fault on me under NCGS. A complaint to the company's HR was dismissed by them.
Do I have grounds to sue either manager, the company or both on the grounds they have slandered/defamed and caused me monetary loss and hardship?