Old employer spreading untruths

[Abe Froman]

I am in the process of looking for a new gig and have a problem. A previous employer, I think, is going to submarine me during the background check. Is there anyway to find this out before hand and can they legally do this.

As you probably guessed, I did not leave there on the best of terms. I am also interested in the legal issues involved here.

Thanks in advance

Abe

 

[350DRIVER]

If you are coming from a 135 operator then the background check is usually based upon your 135 files, flight checks, training, etc, etc, that you have accumulated with them since day 1. I think if this employer were to slander/bring you down for no other reason than to prevent you from being able to move on then I would surely pursue legal action against them. This usually can be prevented since most will do the interview first and the checks will be completed as you are awaiting a class date. I would explain to the interview board or interviewer that you do anticipate a potential problem arising from your current employer so they can expect this when they make the call to verify your employment and request records. This should be enough to put all doubts to rest, in most cases. Keep in mind that any "write-ups", incidents, accidents included in your file, would be a completely different ballgame all together then you may have a bumpy ride ahead and will have more explaining to do. Personally if it is nothing more than a conflict of interests and them trying to give you a bad name with no evidence that you can be found at fault for then I would not sweat it since a silver tongue usually can go a long way.

You have not really provided a lot of detail in your post so it could be anyone's guess at this point.

Why do you feel that they may be out to get you or submarine you?


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[FN FAL]

Did you consider the stocking and bar of soap method of addressing people that perpetrate ill will against you? Sometimes when you communicate with people, you definitely want your feelings to leave a positive impact.

That lever 2000 works pretty good, it's advertised for use on all 2000 body parts.

Dial has that really nice orange color and is a great microbial agent in case you have any worries there. Irish Spring is manly yes, but I like it too and has a great scent.

(Disclaimer: if a felony conviction is a little bit much of a price to pay to get an old employer to quit spreading bad words around about you, try retaining an attorney to help you out!)

 

[Buzz Cut]

Abe,

You can go to www.oldjob.com They will contact your previous employer and report back to you the results. I have worked with them before and the piece of mind is well worth the cost.

Good luck to you

Buzz

 

[Timebuilder]

That lever 2000 works pretty good, it's advertised for use on all 2000 body parts.

Thanks, I needed that laugh this morning.

Aside from Oldjob, there are any number of companies that run background checks. Some folks with a skeleton or two might simply pay to have their own background check to see how previous employers handle the inquiry. Just another option for you.

 

[bobbysamd]

Bad references

You can have a friend do it for you. I did it for a friend several years ago who suspected he was being badmouthed. Just be sure the person who does it for you uses an anonymous phone, lest his number show up on Caller ID and wreck his credibility with the ex-employer.

Badmouthing a former employee with intent to harm is a form of defamation, which is an intentional tort, and actionable. Companies know that, so all they might verify is you worked there, your start date and ending date, pay, and possibly why you left.

If it were me, I'd look for someone in the company besides the boss who would be willing to provide a good reference and list that person on any job app. Along with that, see if that person would write a letter of reference for you, preferably on company stationery. These moves might deflect any badmouthing.

Hope this helps. Good luck with your job search.

 

[njcapt]

Did you consider the stocking and bar of soap method of addressing people that perpetrate ill will against you? Sometimes when you communicate with people, you definitely want your feelings to leave a positive impact.

That lever 2000 works pretty good, it's advertised for use on all 2000 body parts.

Dial has that really nice orange color and is a great microbial agent in case you have any worries there. Irish Spring is manly yes, but I like it too and has a great scent.

(Disclaimer: if a felony conviction is a little bit much of a price to pay to get an old employer to quit spreading bad words around about you, try retaining an attorney to help you out!)

I admire your bluntness and abundance of sack in avenging the slander from a previous employer, FN FAL. I would add that he should have a roll of quarters enclosed in his free fist to administer tactical blows if the subject attempts to go fetal in order to avoid the primary attack.

If this remedy is somehow infeasable, I would absolutely retain the services of a decent labor attorney. It's not so important to get a hot shot lawyer, rather than someone well schooled in labor law. My wife has been forced to retain a Chicago - based labor specialist several times in order to administer court ordered beatings to sundry aholes she has had the displeasure to work for in the past ten years. Usually, a well worded letter, rich in threatening legalese, will prevent further slander. Check with your local bar association.

I really recommend the beat down for its theraputic benefits, though.

 

[English]

Re: Highly recommend you contact Kelly

Abe, look at yesterdays threads for a post of mine about Kelly Sweeney, she was an HR recruiter for 6 years and helps in this area as well. She may have a few tips for you.

It's Kathy Sweeney, not Kelly.

 

[FN FAL]

I really recommend the beat down for its theraputic benefits, though.

I'm with you on the attorney thing njcapt. Fear of litigation, is the only thing people or office holders seem to understand.

And of course, the satire about the stocking stuffer was just that, satire. Sometimes, you just have to blow steam off in your mind, before picking up the phone or pen and paper, and addressing your concerns in a resonable, prudent and legal manner.

An old saying comes to mind when I think about the concept of revenge. It goes something like this...

"If you are going after revenge, you better dig two graves. One for him and one for you."

 

[Jet Jockey]

Abe,

I have to agree with Buzz. I am familiar with the guys at www.oldjob.com They will do you right. They helped me with a situation a while back that I didn't even know that I had.

Good luck to you,

O