Is it legal for people to phone someones place of employment without first obtaining permission?

What makes you think anyone needs your permission to contact your employeer? Anyone can call them. The rules of privacy apply to the employeer, and what information they can divulge.

was the purpose to slander the person?

Yes.

yes, but you can take legal action against them if it turns into harassment.

Yes you can.
Be careful that you don't slander or harass
somebody. You could be sued.
Also, use common sense, do not abuse the
practice, calling when he may be busy is not
good ethics.

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