Her boss started the business with just her and together they grew the business to 12 employees and a new office location in just 4 years. She worked countless hours and did whatever it took to get the business going to include Office Manager, interior decorator, purchaser, cleaning staff, furniturer installer and so much more. He used her to better himself without any respect whatsoever for her. She is an excellent worker and has years of experience, but last 6 months of employment became unbearable. He would belittle her in front of the whole office, yell and scream at the top of his lungs and question everything she did. I believe he was trying to force her out of the job. She is findind it hard to look for another job because of bringing up the past and trying to determine what to list on her resume. I thought a previous employeer could just state whether or not you worked there, but I suspect he is slandering her and affect her potential employment. Thanks so much!
2007-03-22 02:50:44 · 3 answers · asked by Mark S 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
If you suspect that the previous employer is slandering her, which is illegal. You could have someone call and do a fake reference check, document your call and take it to a lawyer.
As far as listing or not listing the employer; you can list them, ask them not to contact them and explain as briefly as possible. Something like:
"My previous employer and I had worked together for a long time, something changed in his behavior and business practices; the atmosphere at work became too disruptive, it was best to move on".
List co-works, business professionals or clients that you trust, that's what an employer is looking for in reference checks.
2007-03-22 03:09:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your wife should immediately go to the local unemployment office and/or the Labor Board and tell them she experienced a "constructive discharge" - that's the fancy legal term for being forced out of your job due to harassment. If his behavior was as you describe, she may have legal recourse and the labor board can help to file a case on her behalf.
She should list the job on her resume, and if she finds out that he is slandering her to prospective employers, she will have legal recourse there as well because he is interfering with her ability to earn a living.
2007-03-22 03:51:51 · answer #2 · answered by Mel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
List the last job as a reference.But put on the resume willing to discuss.That way she will get a chance to explain her side of the story.
2007-03-22 02:57:01 · answer #3 · answered by sharen d 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋