It is completely illegal for an employer or previous employer to withold your W2 form(s) from you. You need to contact the IRS immediately and if you get lucky, they might even fine them for withholding a legal document. Try going to www.irs.gov and searching for information. If that doesn't work, search for a local IRS branch or tax official and contact them yourself. Good Luck!
Yes. However the previous manager does not have to comply.
Yes, if it's true.
"What if previous employer will not return a call for a reference?"
You might get a job offer over the phone.
Employers usually ask applicants their reasons for leaving a previous job. Potential employers may call the previous employer for a reference.
You can call, but without permission from him, they are unlikely to discuss this sort of thing with you.
Call them, find them on facebook or twitter, email them. there are a lot of options.
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You should not mention anything negative about a previous employer in an interview. You never know who the interviewer might know, or who they might call to verify your application. Harping on the negative also makes you as the candidate look a bit sour and pessimistic.
Most employers will want to talk to your previous employer in order to get to know how you work and some of the qualities you posses. It is always a good idea for you to respect your employer as they may very well influence whether you get the next job or not.
If a person wants to turn down a job, they could write an email or call the employer. They can tell the employer that are no longer interested in the position and thank them for the opportunity.