The law of defamation is concerned with the protection of personal reputation on one hand and the societal protection of freedom of expression on the other hand. (mccagueborlack.com)
For entrepreneurs, a bad personal reputation will extend to your brand's reputation as well. (canadianbusiness.com)
You will want to maintain your professional and personal reputation primarily, but it could also be the chance to hold your former employer accountable and provide support for others in your situation. (nyworkerscompensationalliance.org)