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2 legal questions have been posted about labor and employment by real users in Vermont. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include whistleblower litigation, wage and hour law, and occupational safety and health (osha). All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.

Is it illegal for a previous employer / supervisor to provide unjust and negative employment vouchers in retaliation?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by attorney Arthur R. Ehrlich   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
An employer cannot provide false information about an employee to a prospective employer as this would be defamation.  A lawuit could be filed against the person or company who makes these false statements.  The employer can only provide factual and truthful information.  It gets a little more complicated if they provide vague opinions that are somewhere between false and true (e.g. "he is not one of hardest workers").  Your best bet is to retain a service or a friend to call as if they were a prospective employer and ask for a reference.  If that information is false or negative, then you should speak to an attorney about this who can advise you on what action could be taken.... Read More
An employer cannot provide false information about an employee to a prospective employer as this would be defamation.  A lawuit could be filed... Read More

I made a facebook page for a business and ran it, updated it and kept it going, than got fired for something else. I deleted it, cani get in trouble

Answered 14 years and 5 months ago by attorney Michael A. Caldwell   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
The question is: who owned the Facebook page account--you or the employer? If you were the owner, then you have no problem. If the Company was the owner you could be charged with violations of federal criminal law (and probably state law too). If the company paid you for the time that you created it, it may be considered a work for hire, and the company would own it. ... Read More
The question is: who owned the Facebook page account--you or the employer? If you were the owner, then you have no problem. If the Company was the... Read More

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