What is the name of your state? Minnesota
Several years ago, I voluntarily quit a job when I suspected that they were preparing to fire me. That department has since been obliterated, and the person who was supervising me was subsequently fired. Inclusion of this job on my resume hasn't been an issue before. I'm applying for another job and they want to talk to somebody at the old job. I don't know anyone there anymore, and I'm not confident that they would give me a good reference at all.
I heard a rumor that in Minnesota, employers are only allowed to say that a former employee worked there and the dates, but nothing negative...is that true? Should I risk the bad reference, or should I tell them that there's no one there with whom I work anymore? Any advice is appreciated.
Several years ago, I voluntarily quit a job when I suspected that they were preparing to fire me. That department has since been obliterated, and the person who was supervising me was subsequently fired. Inclusion of this job on my resume hasn't been an issue before. I'm applying for another job and they want to talk to somebody at the old job. I don't know anyone there anymore, and I'm not confident that they would give me a good reference at all.
I heard a rumor that in Minnesota, employers are only allowed to say that a former employee worked there and the dates, but nothing negative...is that true? Should I risk the bad reference, or should I tell them that there's no one there with whom I work anymore? Any advice is appreciated.
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