Bad reference
I have been told when someone called on my reference, they were told information that was untrue as well as sharing info that should not have been, as a result I have not heard from any job I have applied for, what should I do?
Defamatory Statements
One essential element in any defamation action is that the defendant published something defamatory about the plaintiff. A communication may be considered defamatory "if it tends so to harm the reputation of another as to lower him in the estimation of the community or to deter third persons from associating with him," according to the American Restatement of Torts (or "The Restatement"). Examples of defamatory statements are virtually limitless and may include any of the following:
• A communication that suggests the plaintiff was involved in a serious crime involving moral turpitude or a felony • A communication that exposes a plaintiff to ridicule • A communication that reflects negatively on the plaintiff's character, morality, or integrity **• A communication that impairs the plaintiff's financial well-being • A communication that suggests that the plaintiff suffers from a physical or mental defect, that would cause others to refrain from associating with the plaintiff...
**Pay close attn, to the 4th bulleted item, provided here in this list of ex’s of “Defamation of character” list... Sound familiar?
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Report it to the labor board; as well, you should contact unemployment during thsi time; bc of the massive hardship caused you per your past employer, and/or their employee representing them, who's making these statements, you could easily win your unemoyment case, as well as a defamation suit.