My previous employer is giving me nasty references. What can I do?

When you leave a job or are fired, your previous employer may generally disclose any information about your past performance as long as the information is true. Your previous employer cannot, however, make statements that are false or defamatory. If this happens, you may be able to file a lawsuit for defamation of character.

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What questions are illegal in a job application?

Click for a detailed discussion of what employers can and cannot include in the application process. Generally, age is considered not to be relevant in most hiring decisions, and therefore, date-of-birth questions are improper. Both employers and employees should be aware that age is a very sensitive pre-employment question. As such, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects employees 40 years of age and above.

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