Yes, we handle both defamation and employment law cases. Based on the information you provided, it is difficult to say definitively whether you have grounds to sue your employer.  

First, in Colorado, employers have “qualified privilege” for job-related communications. Qualified privilege is a legal protection that allows employers to make certain communications about employees without being held liable for defamation, provided the communication meets specific conditions. This privilege applies when the communication is made in good faith on a subject in which the employer has a legitimate interest, and to individuals with a corresponding interest or duty. 

Now, libel is publishing a false statement about someone to damage their reputation. Libel is written defamation. To win a libel case, you need:

1. A demonstrably false statement

2. A third-party publishing platform

3. Proof of malicious intent

4. Proof of reputational damage

Defamation cases can be challenging to prove, particularly regarding malice. To prove malice, you need to show the employer either knew the statements were false or acted recklessly. 

It’s also important to note that to bring employment law claims, such as workplace harassment or a hostile work environment, you must prove four elements: 

• you are a member of a protected group

• you have been subjected to unwelcome harassment

• the harassment was based on the protected characteristic

• the harassment was sufficiently severe or pervasive to alter a term, condition, or privilege of your employment and created an abusive working environment.

It’s great that you’re documenting everything. That’s very important in any legal case. And you did the right thing by filing an official complaint with your proof. I recommend booking a consultation with one of our employment law attorneys who can learn more about the facts of your case and advise you on other possible legal grounds. Hang in there!