If you get fired, should you put that company on your next application? If you do, what are they allowed to say to somebody that calls?
2007-06-19 10:47:06 · 12 answers · asked by ajax 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Also, what should you put under reason for leaving? Should I just put, fired?
2007-06-19 10:53:21 · update #1
Yes, put it on your application.
If they call, they can legally only say you worked there and you were discharged. Anything else and they risk being sued for libel.
2007-06-19 10:50:32 · answer #1 · answered by infobrokernate 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you should. There is no law preventing a company from talking about you. They can make any truthful statement. Most firms have a policy of only giving out begin and end dates, and whether or not you worked out your notice to prevent lawsuits.
However, being truthful with a future employer will not prevent you from getting a job. Let's face it, you learned a lesson. What steps are you going to take at your new job to prevent the problem that caused you to get fired from happening there?
Having blank spots on your job application looks like you got fired and don't want to be honest about it.
2007-06-19 18:16:13 · answer #2 · answered by mj69catz 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can some places do not even check references or past employers. If they do check the employer, and if that person goes into details of why you got fired it will be kind of hard for you to find out if they did.
Personally I would put mine on because I have been employeed for almost ten years. So go ahead and if you get an interview they can not ask why you got fired or go into your personal life. An application and interview are only to find out if you are qualified for the postion you are appling for.
Good luck
2007-06-19 17:58:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You never want to leave companies off any application because if the company hires you and finds out about it, they are going to want to know why. It is considered lying by omission and you could get fired for it.
The laws are different in different states and cities so check where you live and see what they are allowed to share with others.
2007-06-19 17:54:18 · answer #4 · answered by KittyKat 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You got fired.. didn't you... Well, yes you would put it on your next application and it is against the law to make negative comments unless you got fired for a really good reason.
2007-06-19 18:05:30 · answer #5 · answered by Stacey K 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you should put it on your next application. Depending up the laws in your state, only thing your previous employer is allowed to disclose is your tenure and if they'd re-hire you.
2007-06-19 17:58:12 · answer #6 · answered by dcsg8 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put it on your application, most companies these days will only confirm your employment dates. They generally will not include the terms of you leaving, or what type of employee that feel you were.
2007-06-19 17:52:24 · answer #7 · answered by danielss429 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes you should! most companies are only allowed to say when you were hired and when you were let go! though they can say that you were fired but not give the reason.Its better to be up front and honest!
2007-06-19 17:51:56 · answer #8 · answered by sweety026 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on what you got fired for. They cannot disclose any specific information on the phone or in person. Its a violation of your privacy.
2007-06-19 17:51:29 · answer #9 · answered by MadCuzImFlagrant 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes put them on the application, all they are allowed to say is you worked there and were discharged and whether or not you are re-hireable
2007-06-19 17:53:24 · answer #10 · answered by plhudson01 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋