I've been looking into other job opportunities. Since my resume was out and I knew people would be calling for reference. I told my immediate boss that I was venturing out and looking at other options. I NEVER gave a notice but within a week she has a replacement for me and is offering me another job at less pay. Can she do this? Is there anyone I can call about this?
2007-02-23 01:16:49 · 6 answers · asked by Rebecca D 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Unfortunately, you were honest and honesty does not pay in the American job market. They do have the right to replace you under the employment at will laws.
Never tell your employer that you are even thinking of leaving!!!!
When looking for a job you have to accept that your current employer is not and cannot be a reference.
At this point, you will have to accept the lower position and keep looking for something else. Do not tell other potential employers about this mistake. Tell them about the job you were doing before the demotion.
Good Luck and Remember that honesty in the American job market does not pay. The top executives are not honest, so how can you be?
Take care,
Troy
2007-02-23 01:27:25 · answer #1 · answered by tiuliucci 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you are looking for another job, and if people are calling her for a reference, you are best to behave yourself, and act rationally. It was good of you to tell her, but you seem to have learned a valuable life lesson.. you have to take care of yourself. It's important when you are applying for a job to tell them not to contact your current employer, and do the whole thing under the radar. If the new employer wants you bad enough, they will respect your wishes.. and just contact other references.
Good luck with the job search... just remember, your current boss is running a business, and will always look out for her bottom line first if she has any good business sense.
2007-02-23 01:28:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She can give you a "notice"....it works both ways. You need to understand that the employer is responsible for doing what's best for the business, and since you are obviously looking to leave the company, the employer needs to have an employee of it own that it assumes will still be there next week.
2007-02-23 01:20:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're in an "at-will" state, and don't have an employment contract stating otherwise then yes they can do that.
Most people avoid using their current employer as a reference and ask the potential employer not to contact them.
2007-02-23 01:22:31 · answer #4 · answered by Vegan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't take the other job. Make her fire you so you can collect unemployment. If she can't fire you, SHE will have to explain why she has 2 people for the same position. I would now stay just for spite!
Seriously- Call your local Department of Labor and speak with a counselor about your concerns. It MAY not work both ways...Some states are work at-will, and others aren't!
THAT BIOTCH!
2007-02-23 01:22:15 · answer #5 · answered by juicy13500 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
read ur employment agreement n seek help from ur labour office.
2007-02-23 01:24:21 · answer #6 · answered by robert KS LEE. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋