What a former employer tells a future employer is privileged, and may not be the subject of a suit, unless it is done with actual malice and knowledge. If the former employer believes it to be true, they are protected. You do not have much in the way of rights. Google this: Employment at will, Georgia You may file an unemployment claim now, so long as you are not being paid, even if you have not been separated. But, that will likely anger your new employer and cause them to fire you.
Answered on Aug 20th, 2013 at 10:25 PM