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Can your ex employer give you bad reference if they thing you did bad?
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∙ 13y ago
Check the laws, but most places, especially corperations, are wary of law suites, and will instruct supervisors and managers that the only thing they can really say is if you quit or were fired, and if you're eligible for rehire.
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Is it illegal in BC Canada for an ex employer to give a bad reference?
Not at all, if the former employer was disatisfied they have every right to inform future employer, if asked.
Can an employer force you to resigned as a better choice so he will give you a good reference if not he will give you a bad reference?
Absolutely. Sounds like he is planning to fire you anyway.
Is it legal for an employer not to give you a contract?
yes it is, but that employer isn't REALLY an employer. I would say that giving you a contract is neither a good or bad thing
Is your employer allowed to give you a bad reference if you are sacked?
No, an employer can only tell a potential new employer that you were terminated. They are not suppose to give any more information than that, however, ther are ex-employers that will over indulge on information.
How is it confidential when giving a bad reference?
There is no confidentiality when giving a bad reference because the employer must sign for it.
What if a current employer gives you a bad reference and costs you a new job?
You will stop using your current employer as a reference when applying for other jobs.
Past employer gave bad reference due to attendance issues. Is this ok for them to have done this. What can a person do to lessen the negative effects a less than perfect attendance?
They can give any reference they see fit. All you can do is find someone willing to give you a chance and prove them wrong. Or find someone else you know will give you a better reference.
Can an employer give a bad referral?
Unfortunately, yes they can.
Is it illegal in Ontario Canada for an ex employer to give a bad reference?
An employer is not obligated to provide any reference to a former employee. Therefore, you cannot force your former employer to give you a reference. ¾ If you can prove that your former employer gave you an improper reference, and if you can prove that you did not get a job because of it, you may be able to sue your former employer. (The legal terms for this wrong include "defamation," "injurious falsehood," "negligence" or "negligent misstatement.") ¾ It is very difficult to prove both that the reference was improper, and that you would have got the job if it were not for the bad reference. Even if you can prove that an improper reference was given, you still have to prove that you would have landed the job except for the reference. New employers will seldom, if ever, give you that information. ¾ The fact that an employer refused to provide a reference, or provided a bad one, may increase your former employer's liability if you are suing your former employer for wrongful dismissal. The form of a reference letter and what will be said when new employer contacts your former employer is often negotiated as part of a wrongful dismissal settlement. ¾ Technically, the Consumer Reporting Act of Ontario prohibits prospective employers from seeking a reference unless you have given permission in writing. Sometimes this permission is included in the application for employment. Generally, employers are unaware of their obligations under this statute. ¾ If you request it, the Consumer Reporting Act also requires an employer who does not hire you as a result of a negative reference to inform you of the negative reference and what was said. However, most employers are unaware of their obligations under the Consumer Reporting Act, and it is very difficult to enforce this claim. Your community legal clinic Toll Free: 1 877 966 8686 Fax: (613) 966 6251 TTY: (613) 966 8714 158 George Street, Level 1 Belleville, ON K8N 3H2 Tele: (613) 966 8686 w w w . c o m m u n
Can a previous employer bad mouth you to an employer calling for a reference?
Yes if it relates to your job performance.
Can legal action be taken against the employer that gives a bad reference?
The only things that a previous employer can say are #1- if you are re-hirable and #2 - what dates you were employed there. The problem is that in order to take legal action you have to be able to 100% PROVE that the previous employer said more than that. An employer can give a negative reference for a former employee if they wish to, but they are not required to. The employer may be exposed to liability, or at least to the expense and distraction of a lawsuit, if it gives such a reference. The former employee may allege that the information provided was false or misleading. The burden of proof would be on the employee to prove what the employer said and how it was defamatory. Truth is a defense to the employer. For this reason, many employers have policies prohibiting giving any reference, positive or negative, and will only confirm the dates of your employment and last title. Some employers may disclose if you are re-hirable, but a non-answer or negative answer to this question could again expose the employer to claims.
I left a job 12 months ago can they still give you a bad reference?
It depends on what you did that they put you on their bad reference! = )
