Waiver

[Dove5876]

What is to prevent a former employer from saying something that could possibly prevent you from finding employment AT ALL. Also, what can an employer legitimately say about you? If I understand it correctly, they can pretty much say anything they want, even if it is slanderous, and you have no recourse.

If you sign the waiver, chances are slim to none that you will not get the job, if you refuse to sign it, you certainly will not get the job. The only option is to falsify your application, which could result in termination later down the line.

It is ironic, if you commit a crime, you have the right to an attorney and a trail by your peers. If and employer does not like you, he/she can literally destroy your life and ability to provide for yourself and your family by being judge and jury -and with these "Liability waivers" you do not even have the right to defend yourself. Let's face it EMPLOYERS ARE NOT ALWAYS HONEST, ETHICAL, OR JUSTIFIED IN THE WAY THEY CONDUCT BUSINESS.

 

[JETX]

"What is to prevent a former employer from saying something that could possibly prevent you from finding employment AT ALL."
*** Nothing really, except the threat of a potential lawsuit. Just about the same thing that prevents ANYONE from doing a wrong toward you.

"Also, what can an employer legitimately say about you?"
*** They can say anything they want as long as it is accurate, or an honest evaluation of their opinion (and stated as an opinion).

"If I understand it correctly, they can pretty much say anything they want, even if it is slanderous, and you have no recourse."
*** Your understanding is not correct.

"If you sign the waiver, chances are slim to none that you will not get the job, if you refuse to sign it, you certainly will not get the job. The only option is to falsify your application, which could result in termination later down the line."
*** What WAIVER???

 

[Ramoth]

--"What is to prevent a former employer from saying something that could possibly prevent you from finding employment AT ALL. Also, what can an employer legitimately say about you? If I understand it correctly, they can pretty much say anything they want, even if it is slanderous, and you have no recourse."--

People who make slanderous comments are in danger of being sued for slander. An employer can say anything about a former (or current) employee that is true or opinion, but they cannot make false statements. In fact, most companies are so afraid of lawsuits that they will only provide dates of employment.

--"If you sign the waiver, chances are slim to none that you will not get the job, if you refuse to sign it, you certainly will not get the job. The only option is to falsify your application, which could result in termination later down the line. "--

Again, the employer can only release truthful information unless they want to face a lawsuit. If you are afraid of what a former employer is going to say about you, have a someone call and pretend to be verifying your employment.

--"It is ironic, if you commit a crime, you have the right to an attorney and a trail by your peers. If and employer does not like you, he/she can literally destroy your life and ability to provide for yourself and your family by being judge and jury -and with these "Liability waivers" you do not even have the right to defend yourself."--

See my comments above

--"Let's face it EMPLOYERS ARE NOT ALWAYS HONEST, ETHICAL, OR JUSTIFIED IN THE WAY THEY CONDUCT BUSINESS."--

Nor are some employees.

 

[JETX]

Also, this idiots later post implies he is NOT in the US.

So, my question.... where the hell are you and why can't you follow RULE #2 above???

 

[cbg]

Dove, an employer can say anything that is true and they can give their honest opinion. Both are protected from slander suits. If you were fired for violating a company policy, it is not slander to say that you were fired for violating a company policy, even if saying so means that you don't get the job you're applying for. In addition, if in their opinion you were not a good manager, then they can say that in their opinion you were not a good manager, and if it means that you don't get the job, then you don't get the job.

However, if you quit your job and they say later that you were fired for stealing, and as a result you don't get the job, THAT is not protected and you can sue them.