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Can wittnesses be subpoenaed in a wrongful termination lawsuit against an employer?
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Can wittnesses be subpoenaed in a wrongful termination lawsuit against an employer?

Can wittnesses be subpoenaed in a wrongful termination lawsuit against an employer? Or in a case that a boss slanders employees? Or in cases of defimation of character?


    




redvelvetflames4ever
Anyone can be subpoenaed to a court proceeding. The question is will the person be a willing participate and if not what will they say once on the stand or to the mediator? Will he/she be forthcoming and cooperative? Or angry that you put them in that position and basically respond "I heard and saw nothing. I do not know why I am here." If you are referring to former co-workers who are still at this company unlikely they are going to risk there job for you. If you are able to obtain a notarized signed affidavit from any witnesses this can also be used as oppose to disrupting anyone's life. If they refuse to give you a notarized signed affidavit, then obviously they are not going to be a very good witness for you and can do more harm than good to your case.


es
absolutely. However, it is better if you can get the witnesses to testify voluntarily. Be aware that any witness may have to be deposed in advance. This is a very costly procedure. See a lawyer. Also, if the witnesses still work for that employer, be aware that they may not want to testify against him/her. That's a tough position to be in--good luck.


Nat@49
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I believe that in any case filed in a court, witnesses can be subpoenaed.


Janie J
yes i am almost positive they can. check with a legal aid hotline however.





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