is it legal to give a bad refrence to a potential new employer?

Atlanta, GA Viewed 14 times. Posted 3 months ago in Employment / Labor

my son missed a good job opertuinty because of a bad refrence. he worked there over 3 years.

Answers (1)

Paula Jeanette Mcgill

This attorney is licensed in Georgia and 3 other states. Posted 3 months ago.

You didn't supply sufficient information regarding your son's case. In general, an employer can give a bad reference. However, there are exceptions to the rule. Therefore, your son should contact an employment attorney to determine if he has a cause of action.

I am an employment lawyer in the Atlanta metro area. If he needs additional information, he can contact me by e-mail or telephone.

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