Utah § 34-38-11 Bases for cause of action for defamation, libel, slander, or damage to reputation.

Utah Statutes

§ 34-38-11 — Bases for cause of action for defamation, libel, slander, or damage to reputation.

Utah § 34-38-11

Title 34Labor in General

Ch. 34-38Drug and Alcohol Testing

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Utah Code Ann. § 34-38-11 (2026).

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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;

(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.

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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;
(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.