bad referance

[pooh-bear1]

can an employer give a bad job referance

[Twenty20]

Depends on what you mean by bad? So long as the reference is accurate it can be a bad reference as far as you are concerned.

I'm afraid its a fairly common myth that an ex employer cant give a bad reference.

[Sgt.Rock]

Yes defintely, I used to deal with them. Seen lots!!

[Ethel]

The employer can give a reference that is truthful and factual, so he can say the employee has a bad record of timekeeping; has had x periods of sick leave in the past 2 years; has been warned about poor performance and so on - there will be records of this to back it all up.

He can also say in his opinion the employee would be unsuitable for the job as typist as the employee cannot reach the required typing accuracy and speed if there is a record of this.

He can't say he doesn't trust the employee and thinks he may be a thief, or may be workshy if there is no evidence to support it.

So yes, an employer can give a bad reference.

In my experience if the shoddy employee is still working for the employer, a good reference is given in the hope the employee will leave of his own accord.

[vandersam]

yes an employer can definitely give a bad reference. It also depends on what type of reference form the new employer sends out. Some only ask the employer to tick boxes for punctuality, presentableness, good work output etc, but some may be a bit more in depth. ALL references should state why the person has left the job if they don't work there any more and lots ask for any details on disciplinaries or anything major like that.

[daisycup]

On my understanding a employer can't give a bad reference... they can refuse to give a reference - but not give a bad one.

[LoftyLottie]

This explains quite clearly

http://www.personneltoday.com/articles/2003/11 /26/21476/employment-references-the-legal-issu es.html