please help

[petro27]

Hi, I've resigned because I couldn't work with my employer's son. My employer is making life difficult for me now and are unable to get a job, because she is stating that she won't give me a reference because of my theft record( which I don't have and my attitude displayed) what is my options?

[setmefree]

Re: please help

I believe that an employer doesn't have to give reference unless it's in your contract details. However the following would apply should they give a negative reference...If the worker thinks they’ve been given an unfair or misleading reference, they may be able to claim damages in a court. The previous employer must be able to back up the reference - eg, by supplying examples of warning letters.

[petro27]

Re: please help

My ex employer got hold of my piece of paper with the email adresses where I was going to apply. She send an email with a bad reference before I even applied... and the reference she gave is untrue. Even my certificate of service I cant use, because she put the wrong commencement date and that doesn't correspond with my commencement date on my CV.

[Amethyst]

Re: please help

How did ''My ex employer got hold of my piece of paper with the email adresses where I was going to apply.'' happen?

[setmefree]

Re: please help

How did your employer get hold of the email address and also know that it was in connection with a new job? Contact the person who you say received a bad reference via email and say that you would like a copy of the email on the basis that it may contain misleading information and could be subject to future civil action being taken. They may refuse, but I doubt a company would want to make a decision on employing someone should the reference be found to contain untrue information.

[petro27]

Re: please help

I was using the fax facility at my work, and was busy faxing my CV, thats how she found it. And my ex employer gave me a copy of the email she sent with the reference. Do I go to court, or do I see a lawyer first?

[setmefree]

Re: please help

If you have the proof then take it to the C.A.B and ask their advice.