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What can an old employer say to a new employer about an employee if there is only negative issues with the employee?
Former employers can only inform present or future employees of the salary that was being paid, title, job description, and duration of employment. Any other information that you share may be grounds for a law suit. I would say, just be glad that employee is someone elses problem now. The previous answer is just groundless. An employer can say anything factual about a former employee, with no liability for defamation: "We fired Pat after an investigation", "Pat failed the apprentice exam", "Pat had three unexcused absences the last week here", "Pat was in jail for a week and missed work". You can PAY a lawyer to sue the employer for giving valid facts about you from its files. Every court will dismiss the case; it is not defamation to report the facts to someone with a need to know (the prospective employer).
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Is it illegal for an employee to go outside the employer for health insurance if the employer offers it?
Only if the employee is illegal. then fire him.
Can an employer change hours for only one employee?
Yes.
Can an employer tell what hours an employee works?
Only eight hours
Can an employee reduce their own working hours?
Only with the employer's consent.
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.
If you resign from a job can the employer give a negative report to your future place of hire?
Absolutely not. The only information an employee can give is whether or not you could be rehired within that company , your job description, and how long you were an employee within that company anything else is confidential and illegal.
Is an employer responsible for paying wages for an employee serving jury duty in Illinois?
Wages while on jury duty are up to the employer and are usually covered in the company's employee handbook, if one exists. The only requirement is that the employer allow the employee to serve jury duty and deploy no retaliation for time off.
Florida workers' comp can employee choice the doctor?
You can choose a doctor only if your employer does not. Florida Statue 440.13 3(c) states if the employer fails to provide initial treatment or care required by this section after request by the injured employee, the employee may obtain such initial treatment at the expense of the employer.
Can your previous employer comment on your typing or skills on the job?
I don't believe they can. There are only very GENERAL questions an employer can ask about a previous employee.
Can a former employer decline a reference to a former employee?
Sure. Besides, you wouldn't want their reference then, since it would be negative. Certainly. Most companies will only validate that an employee worked there from their start date to their end date. The usually won't even say why the individual left.
Is a previous employer allowed to tell a prospective employer why an employee was fired in California?
Yes. The legal implications would only be if they lied and caused you harm.
Is a previous employer required to reveal information as to why a previous employee left?
No - can only be required to verify employment
