Baffled!!
I have always had a good reputation in the industry I worked in but something has gone wrong. I was let go in August for very strange reasons. The next week I had my first interview and then another. I was told by the second interviewer that he would not hire me because my previous employer said very negative things about me. I told him that I could give a hundred references that would give me a glowing review if he wanted. What ever was said must have been real bad because he just cut me out and said goodbye. Since then I have had several interviews with almost the say reaction. Lately I can't even get an interview. I have a wife and three young children. We are almost out of money and I have very little hope. I don't understand what is happening.
I'm in the same situation. I was blacklisted for political activity. It got ugly and turned into slander and entrapment schemes. I did nothing but work hard, as I have at every job I've ever had, without exposing myself to risk.
Some of the comments here are well-meaning, but there isn't much you can do.
A question you might ask yourself is, "If I get the job, what will it be like?" The negative stuff might continue. It's not a victory to get a job that will just be more of the same. You won't stay. Your employer won't be happy.
I think for some of us the only solution is to look away from traditional employment. I'm not talking about most people. That is hard if you haven't lived your life that way. I'm having trouble with the adjustment.
It is against the law to verity someones employment with a negative review, if you can prove it report them to the Department of Fair Employment. They are only allowed to verify your dates of service and your job title.
Continue in different interviews, is possible you find a good Job. Godbleasion.
Baffled , I would say first of all Post the Business name and address , write a review and then call a lawyer,, please let me know the out come , god bless. lv scott,marki
I'm so sorry! Especially if you have done nothing wrong to deserve this treatment. I see Wrongful Termination (your employer gave no warning and reasonable time to improve unless you committed a crime like steal from the company) and Slander (destroying your reputation and ability to survive with out evidence) as legal basis for you. For now, accept what you can to stay afloat, seek unemployment or some government assistance and a new skill, drain any available resources (even family) to put food on the table. I think we've all been there! I have! Its scary and stressful but giving up is not an option especially if you have dependents. Pray and I'll pray for you and your family!
Hey I think that is eligal
you are being blackballed find a lawyer this is against the law, former employers may say very little about you only your length of employment and whether they would rehire you, keep track of those who interview you
I know of some industries like healthcare that are notorious for blacklisting former employees although surprisingly that's not entirely illegal. Check your state statutes on blacklisting. An employers decision to maintain a “do not hire list” for their own firm is one thing but NO company such intentionally go out of their way to prevent a former employee from getting hired. You can lawyer up and go after your old boss if you think you have enough evidence to make a case or you can choose to write a letter to upper management informing them of HR’s or your old managers behavior and ask them to make it stop or you will take legal action. Either way it’s a tough spot to be in if you’re looking for a job and your old boss is intent on sabotaging your effort.
You should have someone call you ex-employer to see exactly what is being said and have it recorded. If they happen to give you another negative review you won't have to work any longer after you finish suing them, if will be your payday. Don't ignore what has happened, stand up and fight for your rights, you deserve it.