From Inc · · 1m 10s
Former Boss Allegedly Interfered With Freelancer's Career
A freelancer claims their former boss contacted YouTube and Patreon to derail their career, raising questions about legal boundaries.
In brief
A freelancer claims their former boss contacted YouTube and Patreon to derail their career, raising questions about legal boundaries. A freelancer alleges their former boss used YouTube and Patreon to sabotage their career, potentially violating tortious interference laws. Originally reported by Inc.
Freelancer's New Job
A 28-year-old freelancer took a 12-month publishing job with a contract but low pay.
Micro-Manager Supervisor
The supervisor texted after hours and logged into the freelancer's email to audit work.
Fired After Three Months
The freelancer was fired three months later but received a six-month job offer from a different client.
Supervisor Requested Login
The supervisor asked for the freelancer's account login information after the firing.
Clients Avoided Contact
Publishing professionals initially showed interest but later said they heard 'unfortunate things' about the freelancer.
Reddit User's Claim
The user said they had to work in secret and only communicate with clients via their own email.
Legal Concerns Raised
Reddit commenters suggested the user might sue for defamation and tortious interference.
The one thing
A freelancer alleges their former boss used YouTube and Patreon to sabotage their career, potentially violating tortious interference laws.
