I'm 100% sure my current employer will give me a bad reference whats the best way around this?
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Quit trying to step around the bad reference and be the first to explain the situation to the potential new employer.  Stick to the facts, if asked, and leave out personal feelings.\n\nI've been in your shoes before, and that's what I did.\n\nWhen I applied, I explained very briefly on the application that my previous employer and I parted on unfavorable terms, and would enjoy the opportunity to discuss with them.\n\nI don't think I was overlooked by any company due to thus statement, a few asked about it, and we had a brief discussion of the issues involved.  When they checked for the reference and my statements and the response from my previous employer were similar, they understood I was being honest, which was a big PLUS.\n\nDuring this process, I received several job offers.  So, by being honest and being first to deal with the issue, I believe I prevented the "Bad Reference" from having much affect.
86998
I've had to do a lot of this and it's amazing how many different kinds of problems there are. Here are some I've encountered.\n\n1. person cited as a reference doesn't know the applicant (how unbelieveable is that?)\n2. person who wrote the reference refuses to comment on what they have written saying, "I've already said all I had to say."\n3. Verbal reference by telephone is completely different and much more critical than the written reference.\n4. Addresses, phone numbers, job titles, etc. of reference are wrong or garbled so that contact can't be made.\n5. Person contacted about an applicant denies having written a reference.\n6. No one cited as a reference knows that the applicant has listed them as a reference to contact.\n7. Different references return wildly different perspectives on a candidate that contradict each other.\n8. A person cited as a reference clearly has issues with the applicant and has used the reference process to get even.\n9. Applicant is pathetic and people used as references are so eager to get rid of them that they give glowing references.\n10. Person contacted as a reference asks to be considered for the job for which they have written a reference for someone else.\n11. A pool of applicants get together and serve as references for each other.\n12. Persons contacted about an applicant use sexual, racial, cultural, or religious bias in their answers.\n13. Persons serving as references provide contradictory information when contacted by different members of the applicant review team.\n\nI could go on and on. Is there a solution? Probably not. People are as diverse as the jobs that are available to be filled. Working with humans and their individual quirks and bias is tricky, but really interesting. Nothing I can offer except learn from your experiences, trust your instincts, and keep a good sense of humor. People are frustrating and funny in equal measure.
249561
call your state's WC hotline...your employer should have already given it to you
624035
Perhaps you could try asking your former supervisor how you could avoid putting yourself in the same situation at your next place of employment.  If you live in a right to work state they don't have to give you a reason.  Good luck to you.
923882
Just be very upfront about it.  They have your records.  You must be completely honest.  If you try to hide anything, they won't hire you.
861932
Not if you want a reference from that job!!!
776944
Why do you think that?   The only way to know for sure is to ask the employer that didn't hire you, if he called the old employer for a reference and got a bad one.  If that's the case then you will have to leave that employer off your resume'.  That will also cause a problem because the new employer will want to know where you worked before.  Sorry  it's a bad situation.\n\nCappy,  you CANNOT file suit just because a former employer gives you a bad reference.  Maybe you were a bad employee.
544259
Most employers are afraid of being sued by a former employee for giving a bad reference.  Most companies have strict policies that they do not give references (positive or negative) on former employees.  In many companies, the only information that they will give on a former employee is to comfirm that they did work there and the dates of service (employment date, termination date) and some will confirm the pay rate.  Many companies will only provide this information if the former employee has signed a form allowing them to give out the information.
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It depends on how much hassle you want to go through. If you are worried about future job references,legally all an employer can say is when you worked and what your wage was. It doesn't matter what is written down. I'm not sure if you can file a grievance as an ex-employee but your work should have some system to deal with termination disputes. You have to decide what you hope to get out of your grievance and whether it would be worth your time.
525238
It is legal, though not always advisable, to include negative details of a former employee's work history in the course of a reference check. Most large employers have a strict policy of releasing only the employment dates and rehire status. This policy is to protect the employer from legal action by the former employee. Of course, if the negative work history is substantiated in documentation such as merit reviews, the former employers bears little risk in the event of adverse legal action. Most employers would rather avoid legal action even when they stand to win, so they act conservatively in limiting what information is shared with outside information-seekers.
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I had this happen to me,but I was the the old employer.they asked me;dates,rehireable and why the person left,work habits!!!I had a good worker,but she moved out of the state..
133446
Contact the HR department of your past employers. They have to be able to provide you with copies.
368414
Nope you ned to see the people @ the jobcentre UNLESS you prepared to break the law & do it illegaly - which aint right.  They will give you a temp N.I number to use for employment until you are issued your new one - you pay more tax for a while - which is refunded but looks like you going to have to suffer the wait mate.
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Do not bring it up unless asked.\n\nYour former employer BY LAW is only allowed to verify the dates of employment, position and compensation....that is LAW.\n\nHowever....some employers will take liberties and attempt to blacken your name.\n\nHave a friend call your former employer under the guise of a hiring manager for XYZ company...and have them ask about your employment etc. You will then have a heads up on the type of answer/reference your former boss is handing out to the people calling in. It is better to know up front than not at all...\n\nBest of Luck.\nBTW...take the lesson learned from your experience and avoid making the same mistake at your next place of employment.
225857
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.
1038133
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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Hmm, this might be a tough one.  Have you contacted UP for possible reference help?