What is a previous employer allowed to say about you?

Typically, employers are allowed to share general information regarding your tenure with their companies—things like your dates of employment, job title, and responsibilities, all which serve to confirm your employment and validate the things you likely provided on your resume for potential employers.

Do we have permission to contact this current employer?

Most employers understand this and usually won’t have any effect on their decision. Make sure you have a backup of other professional references or employers they can contact. It’s usually okay to answer “no” for “can we contact your current employer.”

Is an employer liable for negative feedback issued About You?

There was no clear answer as such, but I guess no one issued any negative feedback on me, since then. Please put your foot down and act. The employer is liable to give reasons to the comments and statements issued about you.

How do I take legal action against a former employer?

In order to take legal action, you must determine if your former employer is saying things that are untrue, and whether you can prove it. If you are failing to receive offers for jobs for which you are qualified and you suspect it might be due to negative references, speak up.

Should you post non-positive employer reviews?

If so, consider doing a solid by returning the favour. There can be unintended consequences when posting non-positive employer reviews. Make sure to take them into account. If you comment identifiably, your boss might not appreciate this external candidness. The employer could take measures that interfere with your job.

Should you write a negative comment about your employer?

Negative commentaries, on the other hand, may not be welcome. Perhaps you’ve got a complaint about your employer and want the world to know it. Here are some reasons why you might feel like going public: To pressure the employer into fixing problematic issues. To warn outsiders about what’s really going on internally.