can you appeal against a boss who gave you a bad reference that cost you a job you had been offered?

Answer 1

Can't "appeal", but depending on what they said, if you can prove what they said, and what proof they have to back up what they said, you could possably sue them. This is why more and more companies will not give out more then verification of employment dates.

Answer 2

technically bosses are not allowed to give you a bad reference as it becomes defamation of character - it is against the law.

you might be able to sue but you would have to prove that it was the only reason you were not offered the job - which would be very difficult and expensive.

in future i would not allow them to give you a reference. if future employers ask - just say that there were reasons but you are not able to go into them, as you do not like to have a bad attitude about anybody. sometimes being open and honest about it works as well - you felt that working there was no longer an option, and have been victimised as a result.

you can also ask the workplace why they supplied you with a bad reference - and point out that if they give you one in the future they will need to back the negative reasons up, or you will sue them.

it probably is possible to sue - as you can sue just about anybody these days. it would be very draining though and a lot of money, time and effort - and you would need to prove it as i said.

hope that this helps - and that you get a lovely job with lovely people.

Answer 3

In most states, a company has to have your written permission to even talk about you to someone else. Did you sign a consent form? If you did, there isn't much you can do. If you didn't, depending on what your state laws are, an employer cannot say much of anything.

I'm from WI, so when I check references, I ask one question: Is Jane/John Doe eligible for rehire? If the answer is no, I move on to the next applicant. Find out what your specific state laws are and then you can decide what to do if anything. Good Luck!

Answer 4

No, you can't do that.. a bad reference is a bad reference. My advice is to just be sure you'll get a good reference from whatever referees you list on a CV/resume. Prospective employers these days almost always check two or more references you give them.. so don't chance it.. as you know, it could make or break a job.

Answer 5

if what was said was untrue then you would have grounds to appeal against that. get personal refs instead or use another previous employer. good luck anyway. its a shame that some people have no problem with bad-mouthing others-its a power trip but i understand thats small consolation if it loses you a job you want. dont give up anyway maybe something better is just around the corner.

Answer 6

empolyers are not allowed to give bad references. i would defo see about appealing especially if you`ve been offered the job then all of a sudden turned down, they obviously gave you a bad reference. or speak to the new employer to see what was said.

Answer 7

An employer cannot give a "bad reference" they can only say you're "not re-hireable". Try giving references with someone you worked with who was in management instead of the actual boss whom you think is trying to sabotage your chance of future employment.

Answer 8

The boss can say whatever he wants all you can do is either add a paragraph to your resume stating your side of the story or miss his reference out entirely

Answer 9

Did you give the potential employer this person to use as a reference?

Answer 10

You can take it to a tribunal or maybe sue for loss of earnings or defamation of character but you will have to prove that the reference was unfair which might prove difficult.