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Can an ex employer disclose why you were terminated from your job?
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∙ 14y ago
In the state of Texas an employer cannot divulge why the employee was fired, only if they are "rehireable"
The fact that some one was FIRED is a red flag for most potential employers, regardless of the WHY of the situation.
There are no federal statutes forbidding employers from saying what they want about former employees. State laws prohibit defamation (slander and libel), which is broadcasting false info about a person when the communication is not privileged. Honestly reporting that someone was fired can't be slander. Honestly reporting that someone was fired for absenteeism (etc.) can't be defamation either.
A growing trend is state law that grants employers the same "privilege" as doctor-patient, or lawyer-client: what one employer says to another about a former employee can't be anyone else's business - not the courts', not the employee talked about. No defamation suit possible. Texas law provides that broad protection to employers. Washington is the latest state to add that to its laws.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 10y agoLegally, they can say anything that is factual and accurate.
Employers violate no law by honestly reporting that you were fired. ONLY knowing falsehoods can be the basis for defamation suits.
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∙ 16y agoIf you are applying for Unemployment Benefits, yes they can. If it is for a reference for a potential employer, a wise HR rep will first require a signed release form be sent to them, from you, through your potential employer. Only then, would they answer the question that every reference is allowed, "Would you rehire this candidate?". Generally, this is a yes or no answer. Providing additional details is typically not wise in an effort to avoid potential lawsuits.
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∙ 13y agoCertainly. Employers have no liability for accurately reporting facts about you.
it does matter a bit whether YOU believe you should have been fired. All that matters is that the employer fired you for X and can honestly report, "We fired Jim for X". The employer needs to prove nothing.
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∙ 14y agoYes they can (and in some cases such as criminal activity they would have to)
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∙ 14y agoThe former employer can say your dates of employment, your title, and your wage. That is the only thing they CAN say but it doesnt mean it is the only thing they DO say.
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∙ 13y agoYes, as long as the information imparted is accurate and truthful to the best of the previous employer's knowledge.
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∙ 13y agoSure. No law prohibits that.
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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.
If they asked why you left your last job should you tell them you were terminated?
AnswerDepends on the job you are trying to get and the employer. If the job is a low end job and you don't think the employer is going to check the references, you could take the chance and just not tell them.. But if it is a professional job in which your references will likely be checked, then it would depend on the situation and why you got fired from the last job.Unless you messed up big time at the last job to the point that the information would guarantee you not to get another job for ten years, tell them if they ask. It will give you a chance to try and put what happened in a better light, rather than the ex-employer who hates you trashing you to the new guy. If you are up front about what happened and can explain why, it may make the old employer seem a little harsh when he gives his side. If you lie and get caught you have no chance, and leaving it out all together means that on the return interview you will have explaining to do.
If you are fired from your job and you legally and fairly begin to draw unemployment can that employer call you at home and demand that you get off unemployment?
No, the employer cannot call you at home to demand that you get off unemployment. When you begin drawing unemployment, the employer does not pay directly - there is a fund in which employer deposits are being placed and that fund is where the unemployment payment comes out - nothing to do with your ex-employer. If your ex-employer is harassing you; however, you should call the police and BBB.
Are there any laws in the state of California limiting what a previous employer and tell a prospective employer about an ex employee?
I don't know about in California but I heard that an employer is not allowed to tell anything about an ex employee unless used as a reference. If you just use the employer as a previous job all they are supposed to be allowed to verify is that you did work there and the dates. However if you put them down as a reference and a prospective employer calls them they can elaborate on your character as well.
What is an ex employer allowed to say to a potential employer?
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How do you reply why you left your last job?
You should reply honestly. Ultimately your boss could call your ex-boss and ask why you were terminated... Then your gonna be screwed because you lied or didn't say.
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Are there any jobs availabe for civilians that were in the military?
Once a military man/women leaves the military there are many jobs that they can qualify for. There are no particular jobs that are aimed directly for ex-military personnel, however, when a prospective employer sees that you are ex-military then sometimes that helps to sway the job to you. Jobs for ex-military personnel are simply any job in the field that you are interested in.
If i have to leave my job for childcare for a special needs child can i get unemployment?
Yes you can BUT you must try to work something out with your employer first (ex: change hours, change your start/end time) if you and the employer cannot come to some type of compromise then you will have to quit.
In Washington DC can an ex employer tell a potential employer that you resigned because of stress your ex employer did this and had knowledge that you were seeing a doctor for stress?
Why not. Especially as you say it's true. Your seeing a Dr for it doesn't make it not so...if anything it supports it.
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Can an employer hire new help if he has an employee on unemployment?
If the employee is on unemployment then that employee is no longer employed and therefore the duty of the employer to the ex employee no longer exists. It will therefore depend on the laws of your country and perhaps on any trade union agreements weather the employer can hire new help to do the same job as someone who was recently made redundant (rather then rehiring the redundant worker), but the employer could certainly hire new help for a different job requiring different skills.
