KSNS Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 so finally got new job as cocktail bar supervisor week in all is good monday they contact hotel where used to work stupid hours almost every f- ing night night suddenly i'm not needed at work i'm beyond angry an rent due soon so screwed there again pissed off no end. Rant over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutsibe Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 I can understand that - hope the new job is much, much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSNS Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 don't have the job anymore because of bloody previous employer an rent almost due. Any admin about can you move this to steam room please. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutsibe Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 don't have the job anymore because of bloody previous employer an rent almost due. Any admin about can you move this to steam room please. cheers Awww, geez, my sympathy. I've been living from paycheck to meager paycheck myself, working as a substitute teacher. Really stinks! I hope you find something new very quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriam Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 i was at a job for 5 years. model employee, i was. then my supervisor started hiring r tards. it was ok for them to slack off but they expected more from me. i wasn't feeling well one day but i was going to go to work anyways. my boyfriend called in for me and the manager who answered said that it was ok so i stayed home. turns out that manager wasn't the manager on duty and since i failed to personally notify the MOD, it was a no call no show. i met with the store director later and he said that they took a no call no show as a voluntary resignation. my supervisor did nothing to help me out. having "quit" my job, i did not qualify for unemployment and had nothing saved up for the month to come up. retail. no matter how awesome you are, someone will always throw you under the bus to save their own skin. hang in there, keath! good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Miss Bump Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 that is insane-what reason did the bar give? You need to go to head office of your old place of work-hr and find out what is going on because they should have a copy of your resignation letter. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamz Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 not good......im with Diz...go back to the hotel you used to work at and try and get to the bottom of it all....hope you manage to sort something out x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marley & Lumikkis Mummy Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 OMG that sucks, did they say why ? what the hotel had said ? I too would be trying to get to the bottom of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebe03 Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 I would seek legal advice as I don't believe a former employer cannot give you a bad reference. I would suggest you ask your potential new employer why they changed their mind or at least what your former employer told them Good luck Keath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 ahh that stupid hotel, just when you think you have finally got rid of the place they go and do this! I hope you get it all sorted mate. Moved to the News room as asked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffmonster Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 They can refuse to give a reference but they aren't allowed to give bad ones. If they've given you a bad reference you should probably take some action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 that sucks! hope you get it sorted x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahNukka&Shadow Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Yep as the others said they are not LEGALLY allowed to say anything bad so I'd be on their asses sooooo fast!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Aww bud this really sucks. The Hotel may not have given a bad reference but if they refuse to give a reference your new employer can imply whatever they like from the refusal. Most large companies aren't allowed to give or refuse references on the local level it has to come from the H.R. department, and they can only work from your written records at Head office. Good luck finding something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Ooh b-stds. the same hotel has sacked me without telling me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSNS Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 A good company to work for eh Louise... Well either way I will still look after storm for you though may need to look after him at yours not sure how ok with that you are but I reckon I will be sorted by then so should be no need to worrie at all no matter what I end up doing work wise I will make sure I am free to look after storm for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Not got a problem with that mate at all. I trust you to look after my baby so why wouldnt I trust you to look after my house?? After all material things are just that, my kids, Storm and Alex are my life,. And thanks. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizadora Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 come stay in our spare room for a week or too if you really stuck. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle field Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 The referee can comment on timekeeping; honesty ; ability ;relationship with colleagues; relationships with service users;level of written ability; an effective communicator etc I do this quite regularly.The reference has to be honest and factual and robust enough to stand up to scrutiny/challenge Mich Edited to say -no offence to anyone intended -just saying what a previous employer can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Although people cannot give a bad reference they can refuse to give one and tell a prospective employer that they refuse to give one. All they would have to do is recieve a letter from your current employer and ring them to say "Hi Mr Smith. Just thought I would give you a call to save you waiting for my reply. My apologies but on this occasion I am unable to provide a reference for Keith." Legally is it a bad reference? Nope, its a responce to a request. In reality is it a bad reference? Your damn right it is. Harsh reality unfortunatly. Hope you manage to get something sorted m8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikaani&Aiyana Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 That is really crap! hope you get something sorted xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskycat Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Total crap situation for you Keath - hope you get something sorted soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dygosamikita Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 I spoke to the head of our HR department today (while waiting for her to get out so I could lock up). The legal status is as people have said they can refuse to give a reference but if they give one it must be factual. Most places stick strictly to so and so was employed by us from this date to this date. She has suggested that you go to the employer that just sacked you and ask for the reason. If they say poor reference then ask them to see the reference. They will probably say they can not disclose it, in which case go back to your old employer and ask for a copy of the reference they provided. If they say they can not disclose it then threaten to sue them, if you sue them they will have to disclose it anyway. When you get a copy of the reference if there is anything in it that is not factual then you can take them to a tribunal. Good luck with getting it sorted and good luck with finding something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 sheesh that's crap! Good advice though peeps - hope you can get something sorted hun x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Miss Bump Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 nice one rach x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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