2007-10-25 08:33:35 · 6 answers · asked by ZanLex 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I'm by no means an expert, but I believe that's slander.
If you have some form of proof that your boss is lying, I.E. witnesses or written documents, you can take them to court and sue for damages.
2007-10-25 08:37:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can sue. It is actually illegal for employers to do anything more than confirm your employment and the dates. There are a few exceptions if there was a security clearance though. See an attorney or your Legal Aid office.
2007-10-25 08:42:13 · answer #2 · answered by genghis1947 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
-get them to write down the lies about you. make sure they sign it, and then you can sue them for defamation and slander as long as you have some sort of proof that what they have said isn't true.
they are not supposed to say negative things about you - they are supposed to either say good things about you or say nothing at all.
same thing happened to me i'm afraid! i couldn't do a whole lot but about a year later i found out the guy was fired from his job and his marriage was breaking up so i like to think karma provided the justice!
2007-10-25 08:43:19 · answer #3 · answered by lainiekol 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, they're legally obligated to state facts about job performance only. Speak with your HR department.
2007-10-25 08:41:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you put on your application that it is not ok to contact past employers? I know that sounds a little fishy to a prospective employer, but see if you can.
2007-10-25 08:40:47 · answer #5 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know they can't do that. They can only say if you are rehirable or not
2007-10-25 08:37:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋