What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? OREGON
I worked for 23 years at a company and left on very good terms (I relocated to a different state for 5 years). Since then I've returned to the area and am looking for employment ~ in the same field but not the same employer. I called and obtained my personel file from the previous employer main office, which is chaulk full of highly rated evals, as well as random kudo letters sent in by clients over the years. I recently had a second interview with a new company, at which time they told me they called my former office and was told I would never be hired there again. The person giving the reference was NOT my former boss, as all my former bosses have retired. This guy was a co-worker who is now in a supervisory position. It did not affect the new employer as I was offered the job, the new emp saying he pretty much made the decision at the first interview. However, I was offered the job a lower pay scale than I asked for, so I am still looking. I am concerned about another bad reference. I considered calling the guy at the old office to warn him of the legal consequence his comments could have, but have doubts about the effectiveness this will have. What direction should i take from here?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I worked for 23 years at a company and left on very good terms (I relocated to a different state for 5 years). Since then I've returned to the area and am looking for employment ~ in the same field but not the same employer. I called and obtained my personel file from the previous employer main office, which is chaulk full of highly rated evals, as well as random kudo letters sent in by clients over the years. I recently had a second interview with a new company, at which time they told me they called my former office and was told I would never be hired there again. The person giving the reference was NOT my former boss, as all my former bosses have retired. This guy was a co-worker who is now in a supervisory position. It did not affect the new employer as I was offered the job, the new emp saying he pretty much made the decision at the first interview. However, I was offered the job a lower pay scale than I asked for, so I am still looking. I am concerned about another bad reference. I considered calling the guy at the old office to warn him of the legal consequence his comments could have, but have doubts about the effectiveness this will have. What direction should i take from here?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?