Boss and lies.

[Airymanning]

My boss is a long term friend of my husband's (before I was employed there) last night my boss told my husband things about me at work that are not true and could be potentially damaging (my relationship with other colleagues) I'm not sure why he has lied? I know he isn't a huge fan of mine, but I can't think why he has decided to start this trouble about me?

I'm completely lost with what to do now.

Definitely go to hr and make a formal complaint, what he has done is outrageous!

Definitely grounds for a formal complaint. You owe this man nothing. No loyalty. No mercy. Send the email to HR and watch the weasel squirm.

Agree with the others - you need to make a formal complaint to HR. You've nothing to lose as if you don't sort it this way, you'll likely end up out of a job anyway.

How long have you worked there?

I would be getting your DH to invite his friend over and then sitting down face to face with the 3 of you and bring this out into the open.

That way you can get a proper read on the room (ie if your DH isnt being 100% straight) and your boss can see your DH isnt buying his BS.

Separately, unless you are TTC and need to stay for the enhanced mat leave you need to update your CV and get out of there. Your career and salary are going no where if that guy is your line manager.

Definitely an HR issue. Your boss could cause you all sorts of problems and if he is staying there you need to leave. He's obviously some sort of sociopath, god only knows what his intentions were in contacting your husband with a blatant lie. You're in danger of him setting you up at work in some twisted way. Contact HR as a matter or urgency.

HR formal grievance.

Do not risk anything else.

I wouldn't trust him as far as I would throw him.

Union?
ACAS?

But he is dangerous and unhinged.
Meet it head on with a formal route.

Do all of the HR stuff that the professional and wonderful PPs have suggested and then DM me and I will come and kick him in the shins.