So the situation with my job was this girl whom hated me accussed me of assaulting her in the break room! There were no witnessses or evidence that supported her statement she gave to the police! She was lieing to get me fired and our boss supported her bc I had a heated conversation with the boss earlier that day about the girl who was accusing me of assaulting her. Anyway I have contacts for all of my clients and I found out she told one of my clients I pushed the girl and that is why I was fired!
I was wondering from a legal stand point is she aloud to say anything bias just as that story to clients of mine or future clients? The cops said my case is going to get dismissed bc of there's no evidence or witnesses!
2007-04-18 15:16:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you were an "at will" employee (which you probably were) it means they can fire you for whatever reason they want, whenever they want. What they cannot do is fire because of your race, gender, or anything like that. Basically they cannot fire you for things stated in state or federal anti-discrimination statutes. You getting fired was probably legal, but you may be able to sue your employer or the individual who told the person for slander. For that to happen it would probably have to actually affect your business though. SO if your clients all leave you and you can prove that it was because of what she said, you may be able to sue for slander.
2007-04-18 15:35:59 · answer #1 · answered by jabb0404 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Companies are not suppose to divulge (more than necessary) reasons why you were fired. But a lot of small businesses really don't follow the rules all the way.
Most large companies won't divulge much information, except your name, your ex-boss, and that you did indeed work there.
For legal matters....do you really want to purse that? Most cases, its a waste of money and time. Even if you win, you still lose...
2007-04-18 15:23:26 · answer #2 · answered by allfloydians2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can prove what she is saying is false and you can prove that you suffered measurable financial damages, then you can sue for defamation and interference with a contractual relationship.
Of course everything that happened at your former employer will be aired publicly and you will have trouble finding another job in that field.
2007-04-18 18:16:08 · answer #3 · answered by Scotty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there no legal aspect about it, if you were fired the new employer can call your old work and ask and the depending on your ex job they can say something.... nothing legal about it... if you dont want them to know dont put it down as an old job!!! hope that helps
2007-04-18 15:21:53 · answer #4 · answered by EL republica of SuRfErS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No she cannot say anything, and can in fact get fired for making a comment like that. You have a very nice lawsuit if you choose to pursue it.
2007-04-18 15:21:55 · answer #5 · answered by Erin Gamer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i could be very thrilled for soemone supply the citation of a state regulation that forbids an employer from revealing the reason for termination. (not one of the states i'm attentive to have this type of statute; California could desire to continually be diverse) If an employer has "In-living house" regulations that forbids HR from confirming any counsel different than dates of employment and your "re-hire" status (whether or not they could or not) , then that's extremely diverse than being forbidden to "reference" by statute. maximum greater agencies now have "go out interviews". the former worker is many times given a written record containing the help which will stay on your employment record. the agencies try this so which you would be attentive to what the reference examine will exhibit. In my criminal opinion, in my jurisdiction, as long as they're ordinary, they are able to bare, to a potential employer by way of a written request, anyhting that their very own regulations enable.
2016-11-25 21:03:57 · answer #6 · answered by kluesner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the case is dismissed, very publicly sue her for defamation of chatacter. Welcome to America, land of litigation.
2007-04-18 15:22:03 · answer #7 · answered by xtowgrunt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they can say anything more than you did or did not work there.
2007-04-18 15:22:15 · answer #8 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, they are only supposed to say if you are rehirable or not.
2007-04-18 15:30:30 · answer #9 · answered by spa girl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
freedom of speech is alive and well
2007-04-18 15:20:13 · answer #10 · answered by Gypsy Gal 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋