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Can a previous employer tell a future employer that you were fired for drugs?
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∙ 13y ago
No because it's confidential and he's breaking the law! He can use other excuses as to why you were let go, but when it comes to this sort of thing he's up to his neck and in a lot of trouble. You could actually sue your former employer for leaking this information. It is no different than if you were on antidepressants and your employer leaked out this information to a prospective employer. If you caused an accident at work or were off a great deal from work (danger to other employees) because of your drug problem, then you need a good lawyer to get you off this one. Always check with your Labor Relations in your area and get the goods from the horse's mouth. Marcy
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∙ 18y ago
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∙ 13y agoCertainly. And if that WAS the reason you were fired, the former employer has no liability. The drug use claim need not be PROVEN, it must be the employer's REASON for firing.
Excellent phrasing of the answer.
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