Legally, they can say anything that is factual and accurate. They may tell a potential employer if you were "re-hireable." That said, there's a lot of businesses out there that don't know nor care about that, so they tend to say whatever they want to potential employers looking for references.
No law prohibits a former employer from honestly reporting the fact you were fired. There is no possibility of a defamation suit for reporting a fact honestly. Whether you DESERVED to be fired is not an issue in a defamation charge, only whether you WERE fired. You were fired? I am free to tell everyone without liability.
A previous employer can not tell a future employer to not hire a person. They can tell the employer the persons working habits and if they thought they were a good worker.
If the potential employer contacts the former employer, the former employer may say whatever he please about you as long as the information he gives is truthful.
If you are taking it without a legal prescription YES they can choose not to hire you.
check out the resumes and their former employers with a fine toothed comb
by lookinng for employers who will hire someone who has a criminal background.
An employer looks for responsibility, respect, knowledge about the job, education, and presentableness.
employers always hire the right person for the job
Fair; no. Legal: yes.
Employers can refuse to hire anyone for any cause. Just because you are qualified does not mean that they must hire you and nobody else.
Employers are now only able to state whether or not you are "rehire-able" or not so essentially would like hire you again "yes or no". If you list references that are former employers or supervisors depending on company policy they may be able to right a letter or recommendation.
Employers hire experienced employees at a higher salary due to the experience level. This is due to the fact that the experience will be an asset the employer who will not be forced to invest in too much training on the employee.
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
Employers acn refuse to hire anyone.
Anyone who is permitted to by state and federal law and who has a moderate degree of ethical and moral standards.