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Defamation comes in two forms, libel and slander. Libel is written. Slander is oral. In simple terms, defamation occurs when a 1) false statement; 2) is made to a third-party; 3) about another person; 4) that damages that person's reputation. Defamation in the workplace can occur in a number of ways, including by statements made in false performance reviews. California laws are particularly nuanced in this area and come with additional risks for employees that pursue them, including the risk of paying for an employer's defense costs in the event that an "anti-slapp" motion is successfully brought in response to such claims.