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    Dave Franklin Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    May 7, 2007, 06:01 AM
    Bad Reference
    I was going to start on a job on the Monday and on the Thursday my potential employer pulled out, I have since found out that this was from a bad reference from my former employer. Although nothing is in writing he has been boasting to other colleagues that he has messed up my chances big time! I have people who are prepared to give statements for me do I have a case?
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    May 7, 2007, 06:14 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Franklin
    do i have a case?
    Hello Dave:

    If he lied, you do. If he told the truth, no. See if you can find out what specifically, he said.

    excon
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    May 7, 2007, 06:19 AM
    The threat of lawsuits is why I only confirm dates of employment and whether the employee is eligible for rehire.

    There are attorney's that work on contingency. Wonder who will have the last laugh?

    BTW, was a bad reference warranted?
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    May 7, 2007, 06:35 AM
    Whether you have a case depends on the accuracy of what was said. Truth is a defense against libel. So if he lied you have an excellent case. If he didn't you have no case.
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    May 7, 2007, 07:41 AM
    Yes, if they told just the truth about you, you don't have a case, but if they lied, then you have a case. You can get an attorney to start looking into this
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