Do I have the right to know why I was turned down for employment?
412172
By all means yes you do. And i also think if a person gets fired u also have the right to know why. My friend got fired today, and the only thing she got was. We are letting you go. It's best for the company.
986965
If you're not being given jobs purely based on your age & cos you got kids its blatant discrimination (which in any country is illegal).\n\nIf you live in Britain the law changes in October to make ageism illegal...so you cant be refused a job purely cos of your age (I dont know about other countries).\n\nMaybe if you call companies who rejected you & ask for feedback as to why they thought you are unsuitable - they should tell you & you can then use this info to help make your next one more successful.
202306
The Social Security Administration can answer you. They should already have a record of you employment
245337
First off we need to know how long you were out on leave.  That's the main point.  If you passed the legal limit of protected time then there's nothing that prevents them from letting you go.  Second your employer has a right to keep in contact with you to determine if you are ready to go back to work.  Refusing to answer that can be grounds to be fired with cause.  Pain and suffering only comes into play if they did indeed let you go during a protected period, if they let you go after that period then again there's nothing that can be done and it would be considered with cause since you didn't show up to work.  These also only apply if you and your employer qualify under the FMLA.  If you don't qualify, then unless there's a state law in your state requiring leave then there is no legal reason for them to have had to "protected" your job.
401294
Why would you do that?... If your new potential employer finds out, you might have difficualties. Make sure you have a good justification for it. You migh want to write a letter to your former company where you explain what you did and why, and have it signed of reception or something, that might protect you if this whole incident hinders you in the future.\n\nBest case scenario, they won't find out.
1101972
No, they have your number on file. It's good that you called back. Now wait. If you don't hear anything by tomorrow, call again and explain that you wanted to check the status of your application.
986489
No--it shouldn't determine whether or not you are hired. Your age and your sex aren't going to qualify you for any job, unless there is an age requirment in which case it is possible to have your age addressed.\n\nYour sex, however, is not a legal question.
587372
This depends entirely upon your state's employment commission. I recommend finding the website for them, or giving them a call so they can either tell you what your rights and procedures should be or refer you to appropriate counsel.
376598
It's your age.  I had the same experience when I was your age.  Of course you already know it is unlawful for employers to inquire your age, but there are other ways they can figure this out.  Your resume is the main source.  What I learned was to take all dates out of my education.  Simply stating the institutions is enough.  Second, take out all job history that doesn't pertain to the occupation you are applying for.  Thirdly, take out employment dates.  Simply list duration of time worked at each job.  Input a sentence before work history that explains the list is from most recent back.  Good Luck.
1100521
Yes. You are protected under Federal Law. You must be able to prove the employer gave information other than date of employment and job type.
1083046
Say something like "I am looking to expand my knowledge and skillset."\n9 out of 10 employers won't call the past boss anyways.  And if they do, they aren't SUPPOSED to ask the details of why you left.
373997
When filling out job applications, don't be negative, but, do be honest and don't lie, because it will come back to haunt you. You can use language like "job ended" or "terminated" if you need to state why you are no longer working at the job. If you are specifically asked if you were fired, you need to answer yes. Lying on a job application is grounds for dismissal at any time in the future and could cost you future unemployment benefits.
473096
Coming from someone who has had to fire employees for not including their entire work history on their application, you must be honest. Usually there will be a note on the actual appication stating the consequences of not listing all employment over the last 10 years, typically they will not hire you or terminate you when they realize you falsified your application.  Most employers who interview applicants realize that things happen on the job and it doesn't neccesarily mean that you are a risky hire.  If the reason you quit doesn't look favorably on you and you are asked about it in an interview, provide a truthful but brief explanation.  The more details you offer does not mean they will be more likely to see you side of the story.  You also do not have to list that former employer as a reference, list employers who will speak well of your strengths.  Bottom line, BE HONEST.
479918
I recommend clearly stating, in your message or email, that you have made several attempts to contact the person and although the choice was difficult, you regretfully decline the employment offer. \n\n   Someone may contact you with regard to the reason.  Be honest with them, so that it will help them in the future.  \n\nGood Luck!
590251
You have to tell the truth on an application because if they find out later you lied you can be fired. Obviously they want experienced persons. But you could complete the rest of the application and in that spot put No Experience and make comment as to why you think you qualify.
189405
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.
1047768
You can pay to get the information from some web sites, but if you don't want to do that just include letter of explanation in the application.  If you do go the pay route and the information does not come up you might not want to disclose the information.  It's up to you because if they find out by some other means or agency you will not be hired or you will be let go when they do find out.  There are many different levels of background checks that employers do.  Think it over.