Can my prior employer tell my potential future employer that i was terminated?

Fred F

As long as what they say is honest and not opinion then they can say what they like.

Pam H

Yes. They can say you are not eligible for rehire also.

rwa000

soem emplyers may decline to answer all questions but in todays world as long as what they are saying is truthful than they can answer any question they want to, with no fear of any lawsuits as some here believe. There is no law that says otherwise

bdancer222

A former employer can say anything, as long as it's true. There is no law limiting the reference to confirming employment dates. Many companies have a policy of only giving out limited information, but it isn't a law.

Tom

They will say the dates you worked there. They can also say if you quit or were fired and if they have proof of you steaing, breaking company policy, etc they can also say that.

Shane

Under California law the employer can disclose this information to a future employer without any legal repercussions since it is a truthful statement. You would only have legal recourse if they said an untruth regarding your employment. Also be advised there are no laws in any state that prevents an employer from giving a negative reference as long as it is not done maliciously with willful intent to hurt the person seeking employment.

cutiepatooty

past employers are not suppose state why they fired you, it's against the law. They're only suppose state your dates of employment. If it were the case that past jobs air out dirty laundries, then you, multiplied by millions of other people will never, ever, ever work a job ever again....and you know that's not the case for you, and neither has it been the case for the employers hiring/firing you (I'm sure some of them haven't been saints at their last employer either, and they get jobs!......you get what I'm saying?). Just make sure - and it is very important - that you find someone in charge who will give you a good reference. More than likely, the next job who makes the phone call will take your old boss's word for it about your strongest qualities. You'll be alright.

Sara S

They can only confirm dates and if they would hire you back. But that's "technically" which is a broad term. I know when I've done reference checks, theres a multitude of ways to convey how you REALLY feel about the person.

Now if you work for a big corporation, where an HR department does the employement verifications for your new employer, no biggie. But if the new company will be talking to your direct supervisor, or someone that saw you day to day, you may have a problem. Just the tone of their voice when they answer the question can tell a new employer a lot. For example: "I'd hire her again in a heartbeat" in an upbeat voice tells me you were a good employee whereas "No, I wouldn't rehire" in an angry voice also speaks volumes about you.

But if you think your going to get canned, ask for a reference WHILE they're canning you. It's not like a new employer will ever tell you "oh no, so and so at your old company told me that you were a terrible employee". They just won't hire you. You'd be suprised at what goes on in those phone calls.

But, hiring and firing is a part of business. Personally, I don't give horrible references, I hope the people that I fired find a good job so I try to help out. I just don't want them working for me again.

And on another note, usually an HR manager or supervisor will try to keep it short with a new employer. Depending on what your getting fired for, you may not have anything to worry about. Maybe it just isn't a good fit for you, which is not bad. Now if it was for theft, or something along those lines, you may have a problem.

Dave87gn

If they fired you, they fired you. Just tell the new employer that you were let go. They will assume you were laid off

They wont say what you were fired for, because they would potentially open themselves up for a lawsuit

why were you fired?
thats nothing. did they tell you thats why you were being fired? probably not. Your new employer may not even ask

anaise

Don't fear. Employers are only suppose to give dates of employment. When they tread into the reasons why they are no longer employed, they tread into legalities and you can definitely sue. Always follow up with the interviewer you are seeking employment with and if there are any descrepancies, you have a right to know what they previous employer informed the potential employer.

amjooste@webmail.co.za

I was fired for alleged fraud 2 years ago. Ever since i've been battling to find employment. Can they disclose this kind of information when giving a reference to the potential new employer about me? I was found NOT GUILTY in court. What rights and recourse do I have?

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