Legal Question

[Panthro]

A former boss just deep sixed my chances for a job. The owner of the company I am applying to ran into A-Hole at a trade show and they started talking...this guy basically crushed me and cost me thousands and extended my search.

Do I have any legal recourse against A-Hole or the company he works for? :banghead:

[Delhommey]

If it was a non recording conversation it doesn't matter if there is or isn't, but basically no.

[Zcustom]

Doesn't sound like it unfortunately.

What did dude say that was so damning? Or did he just plain lie?

[Panthro]

THe company that was going to hire me basically told me what he said and that is the reason they have yet to do so.

[jtnc]

What did he say? Is it true what your ex-boss said? you may be able to get him for slander.

[PanthaSan]

You can always just kick his ass....

[Guest]

THe company that was going to hire me basically told me what he said and that is the reason they have yet to do so.

take him out. Sicilian style.

[Panthro]

It was not true. He expressed his opinions rather than giving facts...which is the part that pisses me off.

[Panthro]

Well poo..

What can I do if my old employer provides a bad reference?

If you believe your past employer's reference unfairly harmed your future work prospects you may be able to sue for negligent misstatement. To do so, you must show that:

the information in the reference is misleading;

providing such misleading information has had a detrimental effect on your standing with a prospective employer;

your former employer was negligent in providing such a reference.

Alternatively, if you think there is an element of discrimination involved, you can bring your former employer to an employment tribunal.

[Panthro]

They also told me to lose weight. I can get them for discrimination too lol

ok the fat suit is a joke.

[jtnc]

Well poo..

If I were you I would sue for Defamation and loss and suffering considering the wages you are out of thanks to him.

Sources: Criminal Justice Grad

Ex-Police Officer

[PanthaSan]

Well, if the new company is willing to take hearsay as fact and count you out based on an unprofessional opinion, it just might be the kind of company you don't wanna work for......

[Zcustom]

Oh well, you probably don't want to work for a boss who believes hearsay anyways

[Panthro]

Well there are 2 owners. The OPS guy who is the one I have the issue with and the Sales guy who wants me.

50/50

I get hired I report to the sales guy and we never look back.