Potential employer contact previous employer and gives bad review
I am beyond angry again. I was offered an interview for a great position. I received an email today stating they had to rescind the offer for interview because she contacted one of my employers and they did not give me a positive review. I know one of my employers will not give me a positive review because I left the position with very little notice and she was a horrible boss to work for. This is why I have references to contact. When did potential employers start contacting your past employers without your consent .interview was all lined up for tomorrow. then she sends me an email rescinding the offer. I wish I knew who it was because isn't it against the law to give a bad review unless you really did something bad and honestly, I didn't do anything wrong when I worked there. but I did not give her notice when I left cuz she was a horrible boss, that's why I left for a new job,
I believe all they can say is whether you were employed and if you are eligible for rehire.
Oh no I am so sorry to hear this! My advice is to perhaps either speak to this previous employer or omit them from your resume entirely. Theresa Farage
I'm not sure if this varies by states, but at least in PA an employer can only say you worked there, nothing negative. They're not supposed to say anything beyond that. They can speak positive of you. But nothing that would hurt your chances of getting another job.