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Reference for ex-employee
BASSETT
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Dilemma........ ex employee of almost a year left 4 months ago, giving 24hrs notice despite contract stating 1 month required.
Glad she went to be honest, too much changing shift, time off, finish early etc. Since her departure I`ve found out she`s been bad mouthing me, claiming underpaid wages, refusing her time off and other various nonsense.
Her family and surrounding neighbours now ignore me in the street, confused...
Gave her a glowing reference to get a house for her and small child...before she left obviously.
Have now received reference request from national multi million pound organisation that she left to go to.
Do I ignore it? Or give a true and honest reference?
Been taken for a mug once too often.
Can I suggest they ask her other previous employers? (Who she also left on bad terms)
Glad she went to be honest, too much changing shift, time off, finish early etc. Since her departure I`ve found out she`s been bad mouthing me, claiming underpaid wages, refusing her time off and other various nonsense.
Her family and surrounding neighbours now ignore me in the street, confused...
Gave her a glowing reference to get a house for her and small child...before she left obviously.
Have now received reference request from national multi million pound organisation that she left to go to.
Do I ignore it? Or give a true and honest reference?
Been taken for a mug once too often.
Can I suggest they ask her other previous employers? (Who she also left on bad terms)
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Is this the one that almost took you to an ET ? Or have I got it confused with someone else?
If you don't feel comfortable in giving a true reference then I don't think I could give one and would ignore it.2014 Target;
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Dilemma........ ex employee of almost a year left 4 months ago, giving 24hrs notice despite contract stating 1 month required.
Glad she went to be honest, too much changing shift, time off, finish early etc. Since her departure I`ve found out she`s been bad mouthing me, claiming underpaid wages, refusing her time off and other various nonsense.
Her family and surrounding neighbours now ignore me in the street, confused...
Gave her a glowing reference to get a house for her and small child...before she left obviously.
Have now received reference request from national multi million pound organisation that she left to go to.
Do I ignore it? Or give a true and honest reference?
Been taken for a mug once too often.
Can I suggest they ask her other previous employers? (Who she also left on bad terms)
Check if you can but send a letter to the company stating you refuse to provide a referance for the candidate.The Googlewhacker referance is to Dave Gorman and not to my opinion of the search engine!
If I give you advice it is only a view and always always take professional advice before acting!!!
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All you need do is tell them when her employment started and when it finished and what her job title was. End of..................
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All you need do is tell them when her employment started and when it finished and what her job title was. End of.
If the employee has said what the OP said they said they would not get a referance from me no matter whatThe Googlewhacker referance is to Dave Gorman and not to my opinion of the search engine!
If I give you advice it is only a view and always always take professional advice before acting!!!
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Sounds like hearsay to me.... Since her departure I`ve found out she`s been bad mouthing me, claiming underpaid wages, refusing her time off and other various nonsense...
I'm confused by why you're confused. You admitted previously "Glad she went to be honest,"Her family and surrounding neighbours now ignore me in the street, confused...
Up to you if you want to respond.Have now received reference request from national multi million pound organisation that she left to go to.
Do I ignore it? Or give a true and honest reference?
Been taken for a mug once too often.
If you do, ensure it is true & honest. i.e. relates to facts.
Any opinions may leave you open to litigation, especially if those opinions portray the person in a negative manner.
Any negative comments will probably reflect more about you to the company requesting the reference, than the person they are aimed at.
You could, but I certainly wouldn't recommend it.Can I suggest they ask her other previous employers? (Who she also left on bad terms)
One wonders why you employed such a person in the first place if you knew she left the previous employers on bad terms."Now to trolling as a concept. .... Personally, I've always found it a little sad that people choose to spend such a large proportion of their lives in this way but they do, and we have to deal with it." - MSE Forum Manager 6th July 20101 -
Can you not simply write that you decline their invitation to provide a reference? Damming, yet truthful.From Poland...with love.
They are (they're) sitting on the floor.
Their books are lying on the floor.
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Obviously this did not happen. OP would have discovered after taking her on. Wouldn't you think?... One wonders why you employed such a person in the first place if you knew she left the previous employers on bad terms.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam1 -
Googlewhacker wrote: »Check if you can but send a letter to the company stating you refuse to provide a referance for the candidate.
On the information given, I would go for this option. Silence implies that you are a lazy employer, a written refusal to provide a reference speaks volumes (but creates no potential liability for falsehoods).Gone ... or have I?0 -
Go in slightly harder!PolishBigSpender wrote: »Can you not simply write that you decline their invitation to provide a reference? Damming, yet truthful.
Dear <reference seeker>
I acknowledge your request for a reference on <former employee> and I am rather surprised that she should offer my name as a referee. <former employee> worked here from <start date> giving notice on <notice date> of leaving on <finish date>. Beyond this information I have nothing to say in favour of <former employee>'s application for employment with yourselves.
Yours sincerely
<referee>
Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0 -
There is this myth going around that a former employer is 'not allowed to give a bad reference'. The basis of this is that there is, I believe, a legal requirement to provide a minimal reference confirming dates of employment.On the information given, I would go for this option. Silence implies that you are a lazy employer, a written refusal to provide a reference speaks volumes (but creates no potential liability for falsehoods).Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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