A Girl who works for me used me as a reference for a car at one of those "we tote the note" places where your job is your credit. When they call me should I just tell them date of employment, etc or should I tell them the truth that she doesn't pay her bills, people are calling her everyday trying to collect. That the last car she got from a tote the note place was wrecked by her boyfriend and she refused to pay it off because she didn't want to pay on something she didn't have. She's a risk, and I really don't want to get involved, but I'm her boss and they are going to ask for me.
2006-10-24 09:12:37 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
She didn't ask me, but they asked for her supervisors name. If those people only knew her history, they would run her out of their lot. I guess they are used to handling deadbeats
2006-10-24 09:37:23 · update #1
As far as I know saying all that about her could be illegal. i'm pretty sure you have to stick to just the questions they ask and I don't think they can ask those types of questions.
2006-10-24 09:15:16 · answer #1 · answered by magen n 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To be perfectly honest they don't really care one way or the other about past credit or history. They apply those loans with a bank acct. and a job history. It really has nothing to do with you other than you employ her. Be very careful what you say because if they tell her what you said you could be in a bit of trouble. I have a personal knowledge of how this works and believe me when I tell you it's not worth the trouble. Just give them the info they ask for. They will want to know the date she started and if she is working for you at that time.
The rest is in her court! If she messes up the loan it has nothing to do with you! It will be on her head and her credit! But like I said, there are several punishable ramifications that can come back on you so please dear it's not worth the headache.
Okay have a good day!
P.S. Be sure that you do not give them any personal information about you, your boss, your employee or the business. They have what they need and need nothing more from you than what I said. We have dealt with companies in the past that attempt to get personal info. from employees working with the employee attempting to get a vehicle. Be aware and be sure that no body speaks to these people except you or YOUR superiors. They have a knack for tricking people into info. that is not pertinent.
2006-10-24 16:36:58 · answer #2 · answered by wonderingmom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have read quite a bit about law suits over comments regarding a person's character. It would be wise to just stick to the facts. Facts being something concrete like she currently holds a job and collects a pay cheque. The employment start date can also be given.
But points regarding what you perceive as her character, like paying bills on time and such, should not be said. The basic saying of "If you have nothing nice to say about something, say nothing at all." should apply here. Just stick with factual - concrete - items.
2006-10-24 16:24:21 · answer #3 · answered by toram23901 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At a "We tote the Note" dealership, they already know the person is something of a finiancial risk. Otherwise they would be shopping at a real dealership. Just answer the questions they ask. More than likely you won't be ask anything involving your opinion.
2006-10-24 19:49:02 · answer #4 · answered by pinkyduh1377 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are not obligated to tell them anything more than her dates of employment and how much she makes if they ask it. I've been in this situation before, and I refused to get involved in her personal habits as to how she pays her bills.
2006-10-25 15:35:20 · answer #5 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basically about all you're allowed to say to them is How long she's been with your company and what she gets paid. Anything else can get you in big trouble even if it's true.
Pick your battles wisely...You're going to lose a few and in some cases victories will be Pyrrhic.
2006-10-25 01:35:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are only required to answer the questions asked of you. No more and no less. And really I think their may be some legal libilaty if you do tell to much of her personal information, so I would be very careful. She may be suing you. God bless
2006-10-24 16:54:17 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did she ask you if she could use you for a reference? If you said yes - why? If she didn't ask, just answer the questions they ask truthfully. You can't go wrong telling the truth, but if you told her you would be a reference, don't volunteer any information - but don't lie for her either.
2006-10-24 16:23:56 · answer #8 · answered by Doug R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The safest route for you is to say, "She has been employed here since X date." If they ask you any other questions, just keep repeating that. They will get the picture without you having to say anything negative.
2006-10-24 16:19:30 · answer #9 · answered by francesfarmer 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where you are but in Minnesota it is state law that you can NOT say anything derogatory about an employee even if you know differently.
Check the laws in your state before you make any negative comments. If she finds out she could sue.
2006-10-24 16:16:40 · answer #10 · answered by lcritter55118 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋