What to Do If Your Former Employer Gives a False Reference Check
When you need reference checks, you might feel like there’s nothing you can do to ensure what your former employers are saying about you is true. However, you don’t have to sit by wondering what your employer is telling people about you. If you suspect that an employer is providing negative or false information to prospective employers when contacted for a reference, Barrett & Farahany has resources we can recommend.
In situations like this, you might choose to utilize Allison & Taylor for help. This is a reference checking service that provides various paid professional services. Their services include but are not limited to helping employees determine what information former employers are circulating to prospective employers. If necessary, they can also send out cease and desist letters to employers who give false negative references.