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    herb100 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 5, 2012, 03:07 AM
    Unprofessional employment reference
    I have asked an employer from six year ago to give me a reference. We had a good working relationship, and she has given me a glowing reference with regards to the work that I did. However... She is clearly miffed that I did not keep in touch since I worked for her, and the reference is overshadowed by her emotions regarding this.
    Since my failure to keep in touch is a personal issue, and in no way relevant to the work that I did, or my ability to do this work, can she really do this?
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    Nov 5, 2012, 03:34 AM
    She can say whatever she wants.
    You can try to repair any damage done (you are very vague about what that might be) by explaining the story.
    You don't have a lawsuit as far as I can see, unless you want to explain here.
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    Nov 5, 2012, 05:26 AM
    You asked for the reference, there are no laws governing this. She can say anything she wants as long as she doesn't lie or defame.
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