Legal Question about employers!!?
929382
had you been doing your job properly....... you would not have gotten fired
63555
I'm in an employment Law class.  Check the EEOC website, and depending on your state, the state agency as well (example: CA is the Cal Fair Housing and Employment agency.)  And there is such a thing as reverse discrimination, there have been cases where people won.  Good luck!
567174
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.
1407
The question still isn't easy to answer. Your best bet would be to contact a local attorney, or take the advise of the previous responder.\n\nBut the truth is, this is a free country and they can't make you do anything. The answer might be, however, do you want to continue to work for them and receive a paycheck?
635605
If you reeeally need this job, I'd go to the Labor Board. It sounds like A$Shole wanted to find a reason to get rid of you.  You might come out on top in this one, but even so, will your employers make your job a living hell by always looking for legal ways to fire you again and again? Just think it over.  "Choose your battles" was some of the best advice I ever got.
998525
Depends on what state you're in ... some states have employment laws that state your "new" employer cannot ask certain questions while doing reference checks. It also states that your old employer cannont answer certain questions. If they have "bad-mouthed" and cost you money (a paycheck) you have legal grounds to file libel charges. Call your D.A. office and ask about it.  You probably have a case.
846894
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!
959153
Hello,\n\nMy employer uses Independent Contractors to work on some of our contracts (we also refer to Independent Contractors or 1099s). When we'd like to bring someone on as an IC, I issue a formal agreement between my company and the IC which outlines the relationship of the parties and the rights that each has.\n\nDue to IRS regulations, we have to be very careful to distinguish between an employee and an independent contractor. Were you issued an agreement? If so, that should outline each parties obligations to the other. If you can provide a bit more information as to a possible predicament you may be in, I might be able to help a bit more.
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They can't ask anything related to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or disabilities:\n\nIllegal questions\nSome questions are illegal for an employer to ask before a conditional offer of employment. According to the Minnesota Human Rights Act, at Minnesota Statutes, section 363.03, subdivision 1(4)(a), these may include the following questions:\n\nExamples of illegal questions \nWhat is your age or date of birth?  \nWhat is your sexual orientation? \nWhat church do you attend? \nWhat is your national origin?  \nWhat is your maiden name?  \nWhat is your marital status (Circle one: Ms, Mrs., or Miss)?  \nAre you widowed, divorced, or separated?  \nWhat is or was your spouse's name and/or job?  \nHave you ever filed a workers' compensation claim?  \nDo you have any physical impairments or disabilities that would prevent you from performing the job for which you are applying?
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Absolutely! its written in the law. Even if you are still working there, at anytime, you can ask to see your employee file from Human Resources, and ask for corrections from any mistakes. They cannot fire you because you wanted to see your file. If they do, contact a lawyer. Good Luck.
523221
are you BSing a resume?? because if thats what you are asking thats a terrible idea. Yes, they can just call the employter and then you will be fucked. and if you ever try to get workers comp they can say u lied on resume, and as such your employment was not valid and you are sol.
14160
As usual with legal-related questions on Yahoo! Answers, far too little information exists to answer the question adequately.  Termination from what?  What were the circumstances regarding this mysterious termination?  Please note if this answer has been helpful, and create a new question with details of your particular situation, including the nature of this mysterious "termination."\n\nEDIT: I'm not entirely certain that North Carolina requires your employer to state the terms of your termination.  Have you asked for a formal explanation of the reasons behind the termination?  The employer may be willing to give them to you without the compulsion of the law.  Also, statute 95-242 (linked below) explains the procedure by which you may file a complaint with the Commissioner of Labor to investigate on your behalf.  That threat alone may make your employer willing to provide the information to you, simply so he does not have to answer to the Commissioner for such information.\n\nRegardless, winning a termination dispute can be very difficult.  You should consult the Commissioner of Labor for more specific details, but I'd try asking your former employer politely before threatening with legal action.  I hope this helps.
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http://www.findlaw.com/\nSearch for Employment Law in your state.
355564
Depends on the employer. People are people,what one employer finds unacceptable the other might not think twice about. I have hired people  in my business with misdemeanors & felonies. Phone harassment in my opinoin is a weak crime explain to your future employer what happened, if it is even brought up. You might be hired by someone that was busted for the same thing.
458388
State? Are you investing in your employers company? Not enough information given by you.....
374120
Even for "at will" employers, they cannot terminate an employee for an illegal reason. So if you have evidence that your termination was illegal, then I would seek the advice of an employment lawyer.
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.