ive been wrorking at this place 10 years adn i recently got fired and i applyed to liek 10 new places and no one has called me back, so im thinkign that my perviouse job has been giving bad references about me...can that happen?
2006-09-21 11:57:24 · 12 answers · asked by lildimp08 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
If you didn't put them down as a reference, then they can't give any information about you other than your employment status. If you find that they *are* blacklisting you, then you may be able to sue them.
I wonder if you could have a friend call your former employer posing as a prospective employer and see what happens. . .
2006-09-21 12:09:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The laws may vary by state, but when I was a manager, I was only allowed to say whether or not I would rehire the person. Anything else could be "defamation of character". And when I called for references, I would only GET rehire status. It would be hard to prove who/what was said about you, a potential employer would have to tell you WHY they won't hire you and most won't do that.
And as the others have said, I was allowed to verify employment dates and position held.
2006-09-21 19:09:10 · answer #2 · answered by msuzyq 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can only give them basic information: How long you were an employee, the position you had, etc. They can't "bad mouth" you, it's against the law.
Your past employer might not be talking bad about you - The places you applied probably didn't have a need for you in general.
2006-09-21 19:06:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Employers refrain giving "bad" references. They are wary of law suits.
The most common reply to the question, "Would you hire him/her back?", may be NO, if the work record is unsatisfactory.
That's about the worst thing an employer can say.
Even if an employee is guilty of theft, the employer cannot say it, UNLESS, the employee was prosecuted.
2006-09-21 19:04:37 · answer #4 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A reference is what employers use to hire people..., see how they did at the last job. If you got fired from that job..., I wouldn't use them unless you have a good friend that would give a good reference....
2006-09-21 19:05:33 · answer #5 · answered by jordan912 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where you live but most states only allow the previous employer to answer,
1. Time employed
2. Position
3. Would they hire you back.
Any other information is illegal. That's what I know about the process but someone else might have more knowledge
2006-09-21 19:01:37 · answer #6 · answered by sideways 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they are not listed seperately under your personal references and only under previous work experience, they can only say that you worked there for such and such time frame. I also think that they may be able to tell about your attendance history.
2006-09-21 19:00:47 · answer #7 · answered by lili 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. They can you any kind of reference they want to even if you don't deserve it. Like maybe if your company had to downsize. A co worker lied about you and your boss believed them.
2006-09-21 19:04:05 · answer #8 · answered by Jean R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only thing your previous job has to do is tell the truth and the company your applying for can take it either way
2006-09-21 19:01:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One has to assume YES..otherwise why bother with a reference at all....
2006-09-21 19:03:51 · answer #10 · answered by geordie.lady 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋