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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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;
(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 34. Labor in General § 34-38-11. Bases for cause of action for defamation, libel, slander, or damage to reputation - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-34-labor-in-general/ut-code-sect-34-38-11/
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