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can a former employer refuse to give a reference

Asked on Oct 18th, 2013 on Libel, Slander and Defamation - Florida
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I was fired from the job and I'm currently seeking re-employment elsewhere. The company I worked for refused to give a reference to potential employer. Is that legal? What should I do
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I would assume that because if they did give one it may well be bad. There is typically no basis to force an employer to give a reference.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2013 at 11:25 AM

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