A potential employer contacted my current employer without my permision, now its icy at work, is this legal?
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A potential employer contacted my current employer without my permision, now its icy at work, is this legal?
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In relation to another questions i posted, i applied for a new job, had 3 interviews, filled out an application, and turned in a resume. I stated on the application not to contact my current employer in a provided box for such answer. I also did not include my current employer as a reference. Also, at all 3 interviews, I stated and it was understood, that my current employer was not to be contacted. Now i find out that the same day as my last interview, the potential new employer contacted my current employer to ask questions about me. My current employer gave them non-answers, nothing good or bad. Now its been icy at work for me and I think my boss is looking to replace me. Was all this legal? What can I do? Oh, i didn't get the other job, see my last question about it.
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mj69catz
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Sure it is legal, but then most employers won't do it, because it creates bad blood for them at your new job if you get it.
On the other hand, this is very unethical. If you don't get the job, I would be sure to write to the President and CEO of the company, outlining that this is happening and the problems that it caused. |
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seeitmiway32
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It was at the least, unethical. But it's a cut-throat business world out there. If what you say is all accurate and true, then yes, it was illegal, and you could have grounds to sue. You would have to be able to prove a direct relationship between the breaking of the contact and the rejection in order to get damages. See a lawyer, you may be right about the replacement. |
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Suzy
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I had this happen too so I know how you feel. Fortunately, I got the job. The only thing to do now is to fall on your sword and apologize to your supervisor. Explain that you should have told them that you were seeking other employment. Give them a reason you want to leave but don't be negative about your current employment. |
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redvelvetflames4ever
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Actually this place can face legal repercussions (It would fall under the Privacy Act) since they contacted your present employer without your permission and I am assuming you did not sign a release for them to contact your employer (. Keep a diary of what is happening at your place of work. In the event you are let go in the immediate future I would certainly contact an employment lawyer. In fact, although you are still employed your work environment has obviously changed since this phone call. I would regardless speak to an attorney about this. |
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prama s
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Great Scott
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It's slimy, but legal. |
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