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    Default "Friend" Used As Reference Badmouthed Me

    My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: california

    I have been finding it hard to get a job in this economy lately, and when my mom told me about a wonderful teaching job (sports related) I was thrilled. I interviewed twice and was so happy when they called me back and offered me the job. I submitted to a background check and drug test (which I passed) and gave them permission to call references which I listed. My friend's name was on the list. I went to the first day of training and did really well. The following friday, I got a call from the secretary letting me know that training was cancelled that day and that I would receive a call shortly as to when it would resume. After a couple days, I started to wonder why I had not gotten a call yet. I started leaving messages asking what was going on. Finally, today I got a call. (BTW, my "friend" was with me at my house at this time.) The owner of the business called and told me that they were rescinding their offer of employment. I thought that maybe I didn't pass the background check, as I had gone joyriding in a golf cart 10 years ago and got caught. But when I asked why, she said "your friend katie says that you're 'an I.V. heroin user,". and "we have a policy against that". My jaw just dropped as I looked at my so-called friend in amazement that she would say such bull to my new employer which she KNEW I was so overly excited about! I didn't know what to say other than I understand and that I was upset that my own reference would say such a thing, and that it wasn't true, but fine... There was nothing else I could do. When I got off the phone, I looked at her and asked her if it was true, and of course she said no. The other friends I had listed were called as well, and gave me great "friend-like" reviews. She completely denied it. I want to believe her, but it's just too weird. I can't believe my close friend would say something like that about me. She had come with me to turn in my application and she knew how much this job meant to me. I am just in shock and dont know who to trust anymore. By the way, she herself has had drug problems. I feel so stupid for trusting her!! I wish I could just crawl under a rock right now......I AM NOT A JUNKY!!!!!.aaarrgghh What can I do if anything?
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    Default Re: "Friend" Used As Reference Badmouthed Me

    What can you do to whom?

    Your so-called friend? Cut her cold, don't talk to her anymore. You might even have a case for defamation, if you can obtain a sworn statement from the employer, attesting that she made these accusations.

    To the employer? Nothing. No one is obligated to hire you, or keep you on once you're hired.

    Consult an attorney in your area.

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