Social security denial - a journal of assistance
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Social security denial - a journal of assistance

The Social Security system is in place to help us through difficult times. Unfortunately, there are some instances in which the system makes our lives even more difficult than they need to be. The day I received the denial letter for my claim, I wasn't sure what I was going to do. After talking with a few friends, I contacted a lawyer. That was the best decision I had ever made. Even with the professional assistance, getting the denial overturned and getting the money that I was owed took several months. I have kept a clear journal of my experience and loaded it with information that can help others get through what can be an impossible time.

Social security denial - a journal of assistance

What Employers Must Know About Giving Employment References

Alexis Garcia

An employer is not allowed by law to provide poor feedback about a former employee when asked for a reference. While an employer can provide honest feedback, there can be a slippery slope when certain pieces of information can become misrepresented. The employer could face a defamation lawsuit if the former employee finds out that a reference prevented him or her from getting the job. The following is some information that all employers need to know when giving a reference:

Can a Former Employer Discover if the Reference Was the Cause of Not Getting a Job?

It can be hard for a former employee to find out if a reference cost him or her a job. In most cases, the potential employer will not even follow up with anyone they chose not to hire. If the job applicant calls to get feedback after the application or interview to find out why he or she was passed up, the potential employer might just mention they decided to go in another direction. This answer is usually satisfactory enough for the applicant.

There may be some times where the potential employer shares the information that was provided by a former employer. The person who is applying for the job will have to then question how valid that information is and discover if it is a truth or if it is just the opinion of the former employer. If the information is true, law protects the employer. Opinions are also protected. Although someone disagrees with a person, it does not amount to a defamation lawsuit. A defamation suit is only applicable when the information is blatantly false.

Are There Any Trends With References?

Because the likelihood of defamation lawsuits is so fruitful, many companies are adopting policies with regard to references. These policies will basically state that management is only allowed to provide very generic information about a former employer when contacted. Most will not go beyond verifying the fact that the person was employed at that company. In this case, they will provide the start and end date of employment.

The bad part about these policies is that they are so limiting. It prevents a fantastic employee from getting a glowing reference that is well deserved. Although an employee has a clean work history with no disciplinary action, he or she would still not be able to get more than an employment verification under these strict polices.

To learn more about giving good employment references that won't come back to haunt you, contact a local law firm.


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