My former employer reached out to my other employer and wanted to go into detail about my firing. Is that legal?
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Thank you for reaching out. Your concern is understandable. Generally, a former employer can reach out to another employer and discuss the details of your firing. However, there are various exceptions to this. One example is when the former employer knowingly and publicly shared objectively false information, and it materially damages your relationship with the other employer. Another example is when the employer engaged in conduct that was wrongful and with the intent and effect of interfering with your work relationship with that other employer.
Ultimately, whether your former employer’s conduct was lawful depends heavily on the circumstances (e.g., what was said, whether the information was truthful, and whether the circumstances suggest bad faith or otherwise wrongful conduct).
We would need to learn more about the specifics to provide you with a complete assessment. If you would like to discuss this further, please feel free to schedule a consultation online or call 303-688-0944.