now that im seeking work in the same profession, i was told that the former company isnt saying i quit, but is given another reason for that im not working for them. what should i do? what questions can be asked when another company call another company to ask information on a ex employee? and what information they can give so to say?
2007-03-21 03:07:06 · 8 answers · asked by southernman48197 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
They probably got you to sign the form so that you couldn't collect unemployment against them. You should have gotten something in return (in legal terms of contract it is called 'consideration') like severence pay (many times it is unused vacation time). Did you get a copy of the form you signed? You should take that to your prospective employer. Also, you should try to get a statement from them and go to the labor board with it.
2007-03-21 03:17:06 · answer #1 · answered by mikehunt29 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally, an employer can give out any factual information, but nothing that is opinion. Take a look at your voluntary quit form and see what it allows them to disclose. If there is something on there that sets restrictions on what they can or cannot say, then the employees of that company are not allowed to go outside of those restrictions. Remember that another person from the company that did not sign the form may be the one disclosing the information, so it's possible that the other person doesn't realize they are limited to disclosing only what is on that form.
I'd take the bull by the horns and talk with the supervisor and let them know you are aware of this. If they realize that you might take legal action, they most likely will back off.
2007-03-21 03:12:43 · answer #2 · answered by Searcher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The company you are applying for will receive info on what type of employee you were on your last job. That's interesting how your last job had you sign a form that you volunteered to quit. That's so you can't collect unemployment against them in the future should you ever apply.
2007-03-21 03:14:45 · answer #3 · answered by simplesimon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you could nicely be entitled to unemployment reimbursement, holiday pay and different stuff in the event that they fired you for say loss of artwork (laid off). yet once you voluntarily stop, you will not get that stuff. additionally in the event that they fired you for a reliable reason (previous due or something) you would be denied advantages. I might desire to sign an internet site acknowledging i'm terminated each year end of Nov (shape interest), even even though it says under the reason: "loss of artwork on your type". i'm getting unemployment all wintry climate. i might get a lawyer if something unlawful is going on there which includes your firing. unsure what variety of issues you / or they advise...if its something extreme like existence or limb, you ought to tell the police or merely walk away and leave it at the back of you. you're in basic terms 21, you've gotten plenty extra jobs. ...its in basic terms money...you will get extra.
2016-11-27 19:34:16 · answer #4 · answered by jorelus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you in the US? If so from my understanding a former employer isn't allowed to give a bad reference. But they can refuse to give a reference.
2007-03-21 03:10:16 · answer #5 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the US, the only negative thing most companies will say is, "We would not hire her again." This is due to liability concerns; they don't want to be sued; its not that there is any law against it. They won't say that they fired a person, let alone why they fired her.
2007-03-21 03:18:11 · answer #6 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can provide info on your dates of employment, title, salaries and if you are eligible for re-hire. Its verbotten to provide performance information.
2007-03-21 03:10:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
from what I was told that sounds illegal. An employer is only allowed to ask if they are rehire-able.
2007-03-21 03:10:53 · answer #8 · answered by ♫Rock'n'Rob♫ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋