My husband had started to look for a better job to better our family.  One of the company's he applied at called his employer and he got fired that same day within a half hour of the reference check.  His company gave him a bogus reason but we now know it is because he was looking for something better, can they do that?  If not what can we do about this?
200728
It really depends on where you live. If you are living in the USA and reside in a state that has "at will" employment laws, then they can fire him without any reason. And with no notice. Check it out with an attorney or a free legal clinic in your area.
79618
if you want to get fired you still have to show up to work. By not showing up that is job abandonment. I would just don't try that hard and i guess just be a slacker.
550491
You did the right thing by being honest.  Say you are hired and befriend someone and start discussing why you left your previous position and you let it slip that you were grossly underpaid at that position.  That kind of information can get back to your boss or personnel department and you could then be fired from the position for providing false information on your job application!  Most of the job applicants I have interviewed over the years were making below the starting salary of the position for which they were applying.  It is a natural progression to move up the salary ladder with a job change.  Perhaps there are other factors you could mention that enhance your current position which don't necessarily involve monetary compensation, such as additional vacation time, flexible work hours, more paid holidays, a short commute, or employer 401(k) matches.  Most employers want to know where the applicant's salary requirements fit into the salary range for their position, otherwise, they could be wasting their time with someone who has higher expectations.  Once the position is offered, you should then be prepared to negotiate the best possible salary.
427729
Theoretically, yes.  The previous employer can say whatever they want when someone calls for a reference as long as it is true.  However, they open themselves up to lawsuits if they do even if it is true and verifiable.  The fired employee can claim defamation of character and the old employer will be forced to go to court to support the claims it made.  Even if they can prove the claims, it is still up to the jury to decide guilty or not guilty.  Sometimes, juries do not listen to facts.  In any event, the prior employer will lose money to defend itself.\n\nIt is usually safer for old employers to not disclose exactly what happened directly but use a little subterfuge.  Such as when the prospective employer calls about a reference say "I am going to have to refer you to our legal department regarding this previous employee."  That says there is something very bad here, but not exactly what.  It lets the prospective employer know that the prior employment had problems.  Sometimes just saying flat out "I not give a reference for this employee." will get the message across.
123998
Yes it does look bad if you were fired and especially after only such a short time with the company!\n\nBut missing out information is the same as flase information on an application!  \n\nIf you do this and you are caught you risk going to prison, or at least losing the job you gained through the application!  More holes in your next application!\n\nBest to be simply open and honest, even if it maybe at first sight does not look so good!\n\nYour choice, but I would not risk it myself!
296686
I used to work at a place where there were very thourough backround checks. As the manager in charge of hiring, i found that there were many very good applicants that were automatically denied for that reason. I understand what you are saying. It must be very difficult for people who are trying to get their lives back on track to find opportunities, since this seems to be so common amoung many corperate and franchise businesses. What is ironic is that I often found that some of  those with no criminal backround, after being hired,  were much more of a risk to our company, where as perfectly good applicants with a smudge on their record, would have probably performed a lot better as employees. Now I'm not saying that I would have hired all ex- felons who had applied, due to the fact that some of them seemed to still have serious issues, but if it were my choice in the matter, character and ability would matter far more than a bad choice that was made before.   I feel that a person should not be denied an employment opportunity due to a past that they have already paid for. It is definetley a type of discrimination.
405555
I think it's fraud or intent to defraud.\n\nDefinitely bring a lawyer into the picture.  And whoever did your background check on these employees should be held accountable as well.  \n\nIf they had any contact with patients, there's definitely some type of law that covers that.  \n\nAs for the last guy, cut your losses and pay his last paycheck and be done with him.  I doubt he'll use you as a job reference.
75730
The person should contact an attorney or legal aid.  I don't quite understand the question, but if a person was terminated from a job for a reason they feel isn't fair, then they do have rights.
565670
as an at-will employee they dont need a reason to fire you. if they do you can claim full unemployment benifits instead of the partial your getting now. might be a good time to look for a new job
299214
Walking off the job give the employer more pull .Too late to mention he should have finished the day and called in the next , to go to the labor association in your city .Ask a lawyer ( advice is free) .Good luck and try the labor association.
396546
How is he 'blacklisted' from working at other companies?  Was this 'mistake' actually better defined as 'a crime' and its now on his record when background checks are performed?  Or did he settle for deferred adjudication or something of the sort which also has to be discussed often when pursuing employment?  That's the only way I can see his past 'mistake' interfering with obtaining new employment.\n\nPieces are missing to this puzzle.  Your boyfriend should seek legal advice and you might want to sit this one out and wait for the end result.
316548
welcome to my world... I have been to 5 interviews in the past 2 months and they all asked me to fill in an employee form and they promised that they will call or email to let me know even if i am not accepted...they didnt call...i called one of them and it turned out that they chose someone else, i asked them why they didnt call and they said "no time to waste" ... God some people are just a pain... Good luck sweetie...
428085
This happens more often then you would think.\n\nHonestly determine what led to your firing.\nThen, decide what you want to do and start looking.\n\nIt may take time, but you will find a new job.\n\nEverything happens for a reason and you will be okay.
235324
under certain circumstances you can get unemployment if you are fired.  Check with the labor board or unemployment commission
451365
Actually in the US it isn't illegal to give a bad reference although most companies steer away from it due to fear of lawsuits.  I have worked for one company that will disclose all negative, as well as positive information they have in their HR file and staff that have sued as a result.  The former employees that I know that sued did not win their suit as both types of infomation was given and some other legalities I am not aware of.  Can you sue?  Absolutely.  Will you win is another question.  And what's the point of suing if you cannot win.  Usually HR departments will only state title, dates of employment and salary confirmation though.  I suggest calling your old boss and trying to find out what he has against you.  Perhaps all was not right when yu left or maybe he has a personal grudge.  If you did something that left him upset, apologise or explain your point of view.  Ask him if there is a problem in using him for a reference,  If there is, don't use him.  It sounds like you have other references at that same job that will be better anyway so you may not need him.  As for losing the other job, I guess you could explain any problems with your old boss and take responsibility for whatever is yours to take responsibility for but I honestly don't know if it would help much.  Keep looking.  There are other good jons out there and now that you know there is a problem you can rectify it.  Good luck!
149569
No, because where I live you can be fired for ANY reason or NO REASON AT ALL. Consider that I've also seen racially motivated firings where the people who lost their jobs had no rights or protection at all. Also in my state the labor board will only enforce minimum wage without a contract. I've seen people put in a two week notice at a job only to have their last paycheck dropped to minimum wage out of revenge for them leaving. These laws favor corporations, not workers rights at all. I see nothing fair about that. To change these laws in our favor I'd be willing to see a law mandating giving at least a weeks notice before quitting a job. And the employer has to accept it, not tell you just to hit the door because you put in a notice.
271639
Yes, the union probably can keep her from getting fired, especially if she is making a serious effort to change her life.  Ask your union rep to explain the union's stand in this sort of case.  But we all make mistakes, and we all deserve a second chance.