My former employer is bad mouthing me?

Question

my former employer is accusing me of taking 200 dollars i did not do it.but they put it in my file that i did and they said i signed a paper saying i did, but i never signed on type of paper how can i stop this can i get a hold of this so called paper to see what it says. because of this i am having trouble finding a new job if i ask for the paper do they have to show it to me

Answer 1

You are allowed to see your personnel file, especially anything you signed.  Just request this and schedule a time to look at your file.  

Also, if they are saying something untrue and it is damaging you this is slander, and against the law.  I am not suggesting that you sue, but that you use this information to get your former employer to stop saying something that is not true.  

Answer 2

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Answer 3

you can sue them...the only thing a former employer can do is state the dates that you worked there and your income for the position. sue the louses! I was fired one ...not for the same thing but for something crumby and i am praying for any reason to sue them....go for it!

Answer 4

i'm really sorry for you...keep your chin up and stay positive...stuff like this does happen..sad to say

Answer 5

Merry Meet Lemlar,

Many states have laws against negative reviews or defamation of character. I suggest you look into your states laws on the subject. In the end it does cost money to fight it. Sometimes it’s best to walk away and leave that part out of your resume. Of course it leaves a hole in your work history, but some times we need to deal with that issue, rather then the other.

I hope this blurp helps.

Blessed Be

Nyjh

P.S. An employer does not need to show anyone anything unless they have received a court order. Usually that means you are going to court on the issue then, and that could get ugly and pricey.

Answer 6

file a claim in small claims court for defamation. Provide to the court any proof that you can come up with.