I was recently terminated from a job. When I am honest about it, I get no interview and no contact back. When I lie about it, i get an interview and an offer although I haven't taken anything yet. I know down the road it could lead to termination if they were to find out... but isn't it illegal for the previous employer to disclose that information?
2007-03-05 02:28:51 · 5 answers · asked by pat_77_rick 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Your new employer finds out by either doing a background check or verifying the reason of termination from your previous employer. No, it is not illegal for your previous employer to discuss your reasons of termination as well as you as your employment (good/bad employee, position held, etc) with your new employer.
2007-03-05 02:37:36 · answer #1 · answered by ModelFlyerChick 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The person you worked for previously is only suppose to tell that you worked there and how long. The way they get around it is by the other person asking if you are eligible for re-hire. When the old job tells them no, then that's how they figure it out. The best thing to do is be honest. If the person you are talking to about the job is a god boss or employer, then they will understand. If they don't, then ask yourself "Is this someone I really want to work for anyway?" Good Luck, you will soon find the right job.
2007-03-05 10:37:11 · answer #2 · answered by justcurious 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can lie if you want, but all it would take to is a phone call to your old job and find out otherwise. Good luck with the lying though. Maybe you'll get a few pay checks out of it before your canned.
2007-03-05 10:38:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It's not illegal as long as it is factual information and they don't add subjective comment with malicious intent.
If you did something really bad, then you just need to hope someone doesn't ask you the question. There ar plenty of poor recruiters out there who don't ask the obvious questions.
As for lying, it's not the best idea. You will be sacked later if they find out (assuming your misdemeanour was a bad one). In fact, if it is bad enough, you may even be sued.
Suggestion: don't ever get yourself into such a position ever again.
2007-03-05 10:36:37 · answer #4 · answered by Terence 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sorry, it's legal...And a new employer has the right to know the background of whom they hire.
2007-03-05 10:33:05 · answer #5 · answered by Vinegar Taster 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋