The comments may have cost me the job. Perhaps more than one job. He told the perspective employer that I had quit without warning and left in the middle of a shift. I actually gave him 2 weeks notice and left at the end of the shift as I always do.
2006-07-07 05:46:56 · 14 answers · asked by James 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes but in slander cases you have to prove malicious intent = they purposely were trying to hurt you.
2006-07-07 05:52:30 · answer #1 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To answer your question I need to know what country you live in. In Canada it is illegal for a former employer to give specific information about why you were released from a position, however, it is quite common that an employer will relate this information. There is legal means to take a former employer and to an extent a prospective employer to court for gathering such information. The problem is that the proof that you were not given a job because of this information needs to be provided by you, so unless you have something written or material that proves this you will not likely be able to make a case.
2016-03-27 08:03:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sue him, but make sure that you can get some kind of proof. I hate to say it, but if you don't have proof it's you against a business, and all he has to say is that you're being vindictive for him telling a prospective employer the truth. Make sure you have some kind of proof.. anything. Or else you're going to lose.
Also, he didnt give the REASON you left, he merely told the employer how you left. That is allowed, if he was asked.
2006-07-14 02:30:53 · answer #3 · answered by Imani 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to have proof. Good luck.
Easiest way is to have a non-biased person call and pose as a prospective employer. Have them record the information reported by the former boss.
2006-07-07 05:50:07 · answer #4 · answered by csucdartgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most companies have policies preventing the release of information other than period of employment. Contact an attorney to check your options. If the company had such a policy, it is not likely you'll get a jackpot settlement. They would more than likely cut your old boss and offer a miniscule settlement and admit no wrong doing.
2006-07-07 05:53:19 · answer #5 · answered by bigtony615 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THIS IS GOVERNED BY FEDERAL LABOR LAWS, AND IT IS ILLEAGAL FOR THE FORMER EMPLOYER TO GIVE UP ANY INFORMATION OTHER THAN. YES/NO HE WORKED HERE AND I WOULD/NOT RE HIRE OR. REASON FOR LEAVING IS NOT ALLOWED.
AS MENTIONED BEFORE, YOU WILL HAVE TO HAVE PROOF THAT THIS JERK'S STATEMENTS COST YOU AN EMPLOYMENT OOPORUTNITY. TO SUE YOU MUST BE INJURED IN SOME WAY. AND BE ABLE TO PROOVE IT. THIS IS CIVIL COURT THOUGH, AND THE BURDEN OF PROOF DOES NOT GO TO THE SAME LEVEL AS CRIMINAL COURT. IN CIVIL COURT, THE PROPONDERENCE OF THE EVIDENCE MUST LEAVE THE IMPRESSION THAT IT IS HIGHLY POSSIBLE THAT IT DID HAPPEN. NOT TO THE "BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT" LEVEL OF CRIMINAL COURT.
2006-07-07 06:00:43 · answer #6 · answered by BOOMBOOMBILLY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If his statements are false and perspective employers will confirm that they cost you the job, yes you can sue.
2006-07-07 05:50:48 · answer #7 · answered by Chelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is definitely actionable. You would have to prove this in court by a preponderance of the evidence ( THE 51% RULE) that this was what you did, and not what they said.
2006-07-07 05:55:17 · answer #8 · answered by La LeGal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can prove it (other employee's testimonies), then I would be contacting a lawyer. It may be different in some states, but if you contact a lawyer, most will give you a free consultation.
2006-07-07 05:50:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have proof? In california your only allowed to ask if the person worked there or not, how long and if the opportunity came would you rehire that person.
2006-07-07 05:51:40 · answer #10 · answered by Dark Knight 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋