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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu
Hi Be*, l think that l might have an answer for you, under employment law, you old employers, are not allowed to give a bad reference, they have two options, either give a good reference or don't give one, and leave it up to your new employer to sort out, l had a similar situation about two years ago, and l needed a solicitor for help, unfortunately l cannot say much about it, due to legal restraints, but, what you could do, is contact the Managing Director of the company, outline, you old position, and also send him a CV, after him to contact the ' second ' employer on the cv, to find out what they thought of you, it could be that, your old employer might have had a gripe, and picked on you, ACAS, could help, if you contacted them, you need to be employed for two years, to have protection, and if you are placed on a trial period, then an employer does not need a reason, to let an employee go, that is the sad part of employment, before, part timers didn't have protection under law, now they do, you can always try www.gumtree.co.uk (or com) for a job, or jobcentreplus.org.uk l wish you the best matey. |
Employeers DO give bad references. That is why I now have a job. (after been made redundant). Previous employer of the bloke before me gave a him a very poor reference, verbally, over the phone, while the bloke was on his 3 month probation. His job went straight up as a vacancy. Good for me
very poor for the bloke before me. I think his prevoius manager didn't like him.
Problem is, in your 3 month probation, an employer doesn't NEED a reason to let you go.
Most employers, if there is a hint that you take sick leave, or are not punctual, will let you go in your probation.
Have you tried contribution based JSA, that is what I was on, they don't take into account ANY house hold income?
Have you told tax credits to amend your claim to inlude you earning £0 this coming year? you should get a lot more help if your partner is only working part time. When I was out of work, my wife worked full time with a good wage, and by amending the claim of me not working or earning boosted out tax credits to £5500 a year. (this is based on 2 children under 6 years old)