Is it legal for a Company in England to give bad references  if he/she hasnt given a completely honest cv ?
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As a former employer I believe it is.\n\nReferences are intended to be truthful accounts of an individual's actions and suitability for a job and the system breaks down if a former employer fails to report to another potential employer as accurately as possible.\n\nMost employers (and the law) regard false applications as a serious matter (hardly surprising, considering that they base their decisions on them) and, whatever the person's record on the job, simply having obtained that job by \nmaking a false application is usually treated as gross misconduct, justifying instant dismissal; an attitude upheld by at least two industrial tribunals to my certain knowledge.\n\nIt might not seem fair to you or your acquaintance, but it is legal.
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Why couldn't you put that on a cv?  That's work experience just as much as anything else.  How will they know your merit if you don't write it down in a cv?\n\nI don't understand why you would think your self-employment wouldn't be considered just like a normal job.
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Unfortunately there is not much you can do about someones personal opinion of you regardless of how unprofessional the remarks may be.  About the most you can do is refute the claims made by this person if and when you are given the opportunity.  \n\nA professional reference is more or less a recount of how you performed on a job.  They are used the give the perspective employer insight into your work ethics.  I believe references given by former employers must be provide by HR so if the remarks made by this person were not documented and part of your employment file it is possible you could have some type of lawsuit against your former boss or even the company.
332801
Employment references must come from your previous employers.  Personal references come from friends that you have known for at least one year.  In many states, lyning on an employment application is grounds for termination.
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What would be the point of checking references if it wasn't legal to receive negative feedback?\n\nThey are allowed to provide negative feedback. The hiring employer must document feedback, and you may ask to review if you believe it is false. The provider of the information must be able to back up his/her statements.
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Jresey Boy's answer is absolutely correct.  A bad landlord experience doesn't necessarily preclude someone from being a potential tenant.  Most landlords however do know when they are being scammed by someone pretending to be a landlord.\nBe very upfront with your potential landlord and offer good character references as well as previous landlord references (not the one you had a problem with).  \nIf I am surprised by something that wasn't listed on an application when I run a tenant/credit check, I automatically rule that person out on the premise that if you are dishonest right off the bat, it won't be a good fit.\nGood Luck
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Assuming the information is true, unless the individual who does not work for the company was a party to a confidentiality agreement, there is no legal recourse.  If s/he has breached a confidentiality agreement, you can bring suit against her/him for that breach.
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It is illegal for someone to not hire a person for previous criminal record...But what they usually do is give you some other excuse to try to not hire you...Next time tell your friend to be upfront with it first and they will know if they are going to get the job or not.
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I  think  the key might lie in the  fact  that you   do not mention   having  any formal  training,   qualifications,  certifications  etc. in this field of work.       There   was  a time  when   a person's  proven   skills   were  sufficient   for  an employer.       But  let us   look   at  hypothetic  situation  where somebody hires you    and  you  are doing work  for your employer's   client.   Now,  something goes  wrong -  not  because you   screwed up,  but  for  any of   a number of   "pure bad  luck"  reasons.    The client  demands   satisfaction  from  your employer,  and your  employer makes  a fight of it - because  let's  say there's   some  serious money involved.  But  now,   the client  begins suggesting  that  the problem  arose  because   his work  was  done  by  a  possibly incompetent person,  and  starts  demanding to know  what  are the   formal qualifications  of  the  guy who  worked on his job.     Your employer  is  now    stuck between a rock  and a  hard place, right?\n                                    If, of course, you  DO  have  a  ton of   qualifications,     I  can't  see  how  you  can  fail  to  command    the  best possible employment  in  your field, once   you    prepare    a  full  resume  and  start hawking it  around  to  the best potential employers.    Put  an  ad  in   a   professional    magazine, briefly  stating  your qualifications,   and  the kind of    salary you  expect to be offered.
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It is a commonly held misconception that companies only have to give dates of employment when providing a reference. They cannot lie about you, but if they fired you for being drunk at work and peeing on your chair, they could tell your future employer that if they wanted to because it is the truth. \n\nA company can not give you a bad reference for leaving your job IF that is the only reason they would give you a bad reference. If you left with no notice they could note that to future employers. (Although it's really not fair that companies expect notice from its employees but can fire you on the spot without warning).\n\nThe company is also not legally bound to provide you with anything that is in your personnel file. \n\nOn a higher note, if that company is really that bad, chances are other employers in the area know about it, and they would believe you over them.
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I don't think that's actually a law as your previous employer has a right to tell your prospective employer if you had a habit of not coming into work beyond your vacation time, didn't complete your responsibilities on time. I don't think they should tell your employer you're a horrible human being b/c they didn't like you, but as far as I know it's not illegal. \n\nAlso, if your employer is going to say something bad about you, then don't list them in the first place. Only include that job for a background check, if they require one.
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If you left after two days I wouldn't bother to add it to your application.  In that short of a period the employer didn't have time to form an opinion on your work ethic, so would be unable to give a reference.
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I employ people, at good wages.  I get calls all the time asking for references on employees who have left my business.  The ONLY question I'm ever asked is this, "Would you employ this person again ... Or ... Is he/she eligible to be rehired?"\n\nWhen I call previous employers of my applicants I ask them the same question.  It's all I need to know.\n\nIf the last guy you worked for won't take you back I'm not going to hire you either.
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Well.. Best way is to check CV's on recritment sites.\nor transfer guys that u know to ur company :p (not an ethic way but it works)
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When you put your references down, put down someone at the company that knows you and would not give you a bad reference.  If the company is in America, the worst that someone can say is that you were terminated and are not available for rehire.
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It is against the law for a former employer to tell a prospective employer ANY false information.  Most of the time, they are only allowed to confirm your title, pay rate, and if you quit or got fired.\n\nSo relax, find another job, then leave yours without worry.