What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pennsylvania
Until a year ago, I was employed in a temporary contract that had the option of being extended. I was falsely accused of sexual harassment by a woman who had a history of attention-seeking behavior and possibly mental illness. I'm not asking about this.
My employer violated my due process rights and subjected me to a procedure that was anything but fair. The mental illness didn't come out until way after the resolution process was closed. I'm not asking about this.
My lawyers explained to me that my employer had violated of my rights, and gave me advice about possible causes for action.
I have also learned that my employer had a legal responsibility to conduct a fair, prompt and thorough investigation of the case. None of those conditions were met. I'm not asking about this.
Although I was cleared, my employer was pretty hostile, and they refused to re-hire me for subsequent years.
I am applying for other positions, but I am concerned that my former employer is bad mouthing me. I know that my colleagues are writing good letters of recommendation for me, but I am worried about what my employer is saying about me when they are contacted about my employment history.
What I want to ask about is:
1. Is there anyway for me to find out what the employer is saying about me? What I'm specifically worried about is whether they are disclosing the fact that I faced an allegation. This would be fatal to any attempt by me to locate another job in my field.
2. Assuming that they are saying nasty things about me, what are my legal options for getting them to stop?
Until a year ago, I was employed in a temporary contract that had the option of being extended. I was falsely accused of sexual harassment by a woman who had a history of attention-seeking behavior and possibly mental illness. I'm not asking about this.
My employer violated my due process rights and subjected me to a procedure that was anything but fair. The mental illness didn't come out until way after the resolution process was closed. I'm not asking about this.
My lawyers explained to me that my employer had violated of my rights, and gave me advice about possible causes for action.
I have also learned that my employer had a legal responsibility to conduct a fair, prompt and thorough investigation of the case. None of those conditions were met. I'm not asking about this.
Although I was cleared, my employer was pretty hostile, and they refused to re-hire me for subsequent years.
I am applying for other positions, but I am concerned that my former employer is bad mouthing me. I know that my colleagues are writing good letters of recommendation for me, but I am worried about what my employer is saying about me when they are contacted about my employment history.
What I want to ask about is:
1. Is there anyway for me to find out what the employer is saying about me? What I'm specifically worried about is whether they are disclosing the fact that I faced an allegation. This would be fatal to any attempt by me to locate another job in my field.
2. Assuming that they are saying nasty things about me, what are my legal options for getting them to stop?