sweetpea813
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? FL
Hello,
I quit my job at a company in July 2007. Since then, I have had a hard time obtaining a job. I have gotten 2nd and 3rd interviews but when it comes time to check my background to proceed with the hiring process, the potential employers change their mind with no explanation.
Because my previous company was sort of unethical, I got a friend (who happens to be a recruiter) to call to verify employment like she was a potential employer. She called back in shock at the things they said about me.
The person she spoke with told her I was fired when I actually quit. She also said that I am a high liability because I drive erratically and that I have tons of tickets when I have never gotten a ticket or been in an accident. She also said I ran up the company’s credit card for personal items before I left which is false.
I know a previous employer can answer questions beyond employment dates but I feel as though this is slander. Is there anything I can do?
Hello,
I quit my job at a company in July 2007. Since then, I have had a hard time obtaining a job. I have gotten 2nd and 3rd interviews but when it comes time to check my background to proceed with the hiring process, the potential employers change their mind with no explanation.
Because my previous company was sort of unethical, I got a friend (who happens to be a recruiter) to call to verify employment like she was a potential employer. She called back in shock at the things they said about me.
The person she spoke with told her I was fired when I actually quit. She also said that I am a high liability because I drive erratically and that I have tons of tickets when I have never gotten a ticket or been in an accident. She also said I ran up the company’s credit card for personal items before I left which is false.
I know a previous employer can answer questions beyond employment dates but I feel as though this is slander. Is there anything I can do?