Former Employer Won't Verify Employment

[mawilliams24]

State of Florida.

I was terminated from my previous employer in April of this year. I have had SEVERAL successful interviews and then they would fall flat. I decided to call those employers to get some feedback to see why I wasn't selected and they ALL stated that they could not verify employment with my previous employer. Do I have any legal recourse? They are interfering with my ability to move on with my life. I really don't want to sue, but if they are preventing me from becoming employed, I would like to get them to stop doing it so I can get another job. State of Florida.

 

[cbg]

Unfortunately, no law in any state requires a former employer to verify employment.

If all the prospective employer is looking for is confirmation that you actually worked there, do you have copies of your pay stubs or W-2?

Edited to add: You may have legal recourse IF (underline IF) your employer customarily provides references OR if you have recently filed a discrimination or wage claim against the employer, and his refusal to provide verification of employment is in retaliation.

 

[darock61]

Similar Situation in VA

I had a similar situation in Virginia. I've had some opportunities for better paying jobs but since one of my previous employers (Sprint) will not verify my employment and layoff, I am not able to proceed in the hiring process. Can I file legal action to force them to provide dates of employment, position and salary?

 

[swalsh411]

Start your own thread if you have a question.

 

[cbg]

The law has not changed since the thread you hijacked was created. There is still no law in any state that requires an employer to verify employment.