JOB TERMINATION- HOW TO DEAL WITH THIS?

[TBoneTX 45,845]

Persist.  You might end up with an even better job than those that you're prevented from getting.

[Villanelle 4,122]

Yeah I understand it seems to be something getting passed around through word of mouth. So again- the best way to find out what is being said is to contact them or have a friend do it on your behalf exactly how a legitimate reference would contact them and see what is being told 'off the record'. 

 

What is your ultimate goal with this? Are you looking for significant compensation? If so any attny would recommend you delete this thread and stop discussing possible slander online and let them handle it through the courts. They should also be able to hire a private investigator who would do as I suggested- contact the company for a reference and document their response in a way that would satisfy the legal complexities of this. 

 

Or maybe you are not looking for significant compensation and are leaning more towards small claims court (usually a max of 5k can be awarded there). In that case you should still seek out legal advice on how to properly collect and present your evidence in small claims court. 

 

Either way this is an immigration forum NOT a legal advice one. Your situation does not seem to be immigration related discrimination either- it seems to be more of a personal attack on you by a person in power at that company. If you are not sure how to proceed with an attny or in small claims court by yourself and do want legal advice you can contact legal aid or the legal referral services for your area. If you want additional forum advice you can try on reddit.com (r/legaladvice)

 

[Boiler 45,899]

32 minutes ago, Villanelle said:

Yeah I understand it seems to be something getting passed around through word of mouth. So again- the best way to find out what is being said is to contact them or have a friend do it on your behalf exactly how a legitimate reference would contact them and see what is being told 'off the record'. 

 

What is your ultimate goal with this? Are you looking for significant compensation? If so any attny would recommend you delete this thread and stop discussing possible slander online and let them handle it through the courts. They should also be able to hire a private investigator who would do as I suggested- contact the company for a reference and document their response in a way that would satisfy the legal complexities of this. 

 

Or maybe you are not looking for significant compensation and are leaning more towards small claims court (usually a max of 5k can be awarded there). In that case you should still seek out legal advice on how to properly collect and present your evidence in small claims court. 

 

Either way this is an immigration forum NOT a legal advice one. Your situation does not seem to be immigration related discrimination either- it seems to be more of a personal attack on you by a person in power at that company. If you are not sure how to proceed with an attny or in small claims court by yourself and do want legal advice you can contact legal aid or the legal referral services for your area. If you want additional forum advice you can try on reddit.com (r/legaladvice)

 

He has effectively a private investigator contact them for references and they just confirmed the employment dates.

 

The issue with any court action is the lack of any evidence.

[2019Xray 2]

59 minutes ago, Villanelle said:

Yeah I understand it seems to be something getting passed around through word of mouth. So again- the best way to find out what is being said is to contact them or have a friend do it on your behalf exactly how a legitimate reference would contact them and see what is being told 'off the record'. 

 

What is your ultimate goal with this? Are you looking for significant compensation? If so any attny would recommend you delete this thread and stop discussing possible slander online and let them handle it through the courts. They should also be able to hire a private investigator who would do as I suggested- contact the company for a reference and document their response in a way that would satisfy the legal complexities of this. 

 

Or maybe you are not looking for significant compensation and are leaning more towards small claims court (usually a max of 5k can be awarded there). In that case you should still seek out legal advice on how to properly collect and present your evidence in small claims court. 

 

Either way this is an immigration forum NOT a legal advice one. Your situation does not seem to be immigration related discrimination either- it seems to be more of a personal attack on you by a person in power at that company. If you are not sure how to proceed with an attny or in small claims court by yourself and do want legal advice you can contact legal aid or the legal referral services for your area. If you want additional forum advice you can try on reddit.com (r/legaladvice)

 

I know this is an immigration forum. I already acknowledged that on my earlier posts. Nonetheless,  I do believe VJ has "off-topic" session and this was one of them. I was just sharing experience.

 

To answer some of your questions, I just need to find out what's going on. I have no money for court battles nor do I wish to go through that route as it'll be costly. Reading through my posts, you'll understand I've had 4 job offers rescinded. 

30 minutes ago, Boiler said:

He has effectively a private investigator contact them for references and they just confirmed the employment dates.

 

The issue with any court action is the lack of any evidence.

As @Boiler said. 

[Steeleballz 7,550]

2 hours ago, 2019Xray said:

I know this is an immigration forum. I already acknowledged that on my earlier posts. Nonetheless,  I do believe VJ has "off-topic" session and this was one of them. I was just sharing experience.

 

 

   You were given permission to continue this topic by moderation so don't worry. Please keep us updated if anything changes.

 

   

[Villanelle 4,122]

I wasnt suggesting that your post shouldn't be on VJ at all, sorry if it came across that way! I was just suggesting that you try legal forums since you are seeking legal advice. Users on VJ are great with immigration advice and processes and yes many things come up that are non immigration related hence why there is this subforum- moving and new life in America. But again your issue is a legal one (slander) and I honestly believe you will get better help posting in a legal forum then you would here. 

 

Besides that Im not sure what more can be suggested. If the potential new employers do not want to disclose what negative information they got about you that caused them to rescind their job offer I do not believe there is any way to compel them to do such. An attny can advise you for certain on if there is any provision in the law that would apply here that could help you. Which leaves you back with only 2 options it seems. Keep poking around yourself trying to pick up whatever gossip may be out there so you can address it- or leaving them off your resume all together. 

[2019Xray 2]

Will filing for unemployment affect my ongoing I-751?

[geowrian 22,338]

3 hours ago, 2019Xray said:

Will filing for unemployment affect my ongoing I-751?

No.

1) Public charge is not an ROC issue.

2) Unemployment is an insurance program that you paid into and receive benefits from. There's no issue whatsoever with claiming unemployment.

Edited October 7, 2019 by geowrian

[2019Xray 2]

1 hour ago, geowrian said:

No.

1) Public chatge is not an ROC issue.

2) Unemployment is an insurance program that you paid into and receive benefits from. There's no issue whatsoever with claiming unemployment.

Okay. Some lawyer had advised me long ago to go for it and if my former employer refuses to pay, they will be forced to give the reason why. She said it will/ may help in solving my debacle. 

So I was thinking of trying this option too. 

 

This doesn't mean I'm not actively applying for jobs. 

 

[Boiler 45,899]

The Employer does not pay Unemployment.

[SalishSea 18,064]

Just now, Boiler said:

The Employer does not pay Unemployment.

They pay it through payroll taxes though, and they can object to a terminated employee receiving it.

[Boiler 45,899]

59 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

They pay it through payroll taxes though, and they can object to a terminated employee receiving it.

Assuming it is the same as in my State they would need to state a reason, which begs the question what that would be and why they would want to open themselves to the consequent issues.

[2019Xray 2]

1 hour ago, Boiler said:

Assuming it is the same as in my State they would need to state a reason, which begs the question what that would be and why they would want to open themselves to the consequent issues.

 

Hopefully we can get an answer to this.

 

My ego would not let me file for unemployment,  but at this point, I have no option. I have filed for it, majorly hoping to get an answer as to what my former employer has on file, should they refuse to pay.

[Boiler 45,899]

Well you never know and assuming again it works the same in your State as it does in mine then the Employer has the option to object if for example the Employee had been stealing and they had been let go for that. Even so as an Employer you would want to make sure everything was documented  etc.

[Villanelle 4,122]

I dont see any harm in trying for unemployment. Im not that familiar with it but I believe part of it is showing you are applying for jobs- which you are. Sometimes all it takes is a gov agency inquiry for a company to straighten up its paperwork. However I do not think there will be anything 'on file' as this seems to be off the record bad mouthing. You never know though.