I was employed in a start-up firm in the State of Michigan for more than a year before being asked to sign a "do not compete" contract. Upon refusal, I was asked to leave and my former employer proceeded to accuse me of all sorts of misconduct (he had previously established that I was his best employee and often spoke of a potential partnership). His bitterness continued, but this was all years ago and I have successfully moved on.
Unfortunately, I need his signature on an employment verification form and after two phone conversations, I believe this will be very difficult to obtain.
Do I have any legal way to motivate my former employer to sign a form that confirms my former employment? He is using this as an opportunity to slow my entry into the market place where I will become a direct competitor. Would his previous slander (2 years ago) play any part in a potential suit?
Unfortunately, I need his signature on an employment verification form and after two phone conversations, I believe this will be very difficult to obtain.
Do I have any legal way to motivate my former employer to sign a form that confirms my former employment? He is using this as an opportunity to slow my entry into the market place where I will become a direct competitor. Would his previous slander (2 years ago) play any part in a potential suit?
