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Belle
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Okay, I can't really offer any more advice on the current situation,but I do know there are very specific laws about what can and cannot be said by a former employer when you are applying for a new one.

Most places, out of fear of potential litigation, only verify dates of employment. That's it.

There are certain things they can't say to anyone who calls to verify dates of employment. Try not to be too worried about that.

(((Jamie)))

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sarcasticmuppet
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*hugs mack*

Listen to everyone else about legal action. They're smarter than me. I'm so sorry [Frown]

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Derrell
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(((mack)))

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mackillian
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Lawyer trick worked. I got severance and COBRA. [Big Grin]

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Dagonee
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T_Smith
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Woo! Time to relax a bit, right?

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UofUlawguy
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"Lawyer trick"? Should I resent that?

Probably not. Sending impressive and vaguely threatening letters on official letterhead is one of my favorite "lawyer tricks" too.

I'm glad that part worked out for you.

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Dagonee
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That's why I want to be a prosecutor. Warrants, subpoenas, and indictments get ignore MUCH less often. [Smile]

Dagonee

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UofUlawguy
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I don't know. I used to send out bench warrants all the time when I worked at a firm doing 100% collections. You'd be surprised how often people completely blow those things off, until they get hauled in following a simple traffic stop.

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BannaOj
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Are you going to pursue it further? Like damages for the fact they shouldn't have fired you in the first place? What did the lawyer say?

AJ

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Dagonee
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Yeah, but someone working for a firm can't tell the cops to go get them - they have to wait for either a traffic stop or for the fugitive squad to get around to a bench warrant.

Prosecutors have a much better chance of getting the police to go pick someone up. [Smile]

Dagonee

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rivka
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I knew it, Dagonee! You're just in it for the power! [Evil]

Mack, excellent! That's really great! [Smile]

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Dagonee
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First you get de suugar. Den you you get de money. Den you get de power. Den you get de women!

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rivka
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*raises eyebrow* Won't your fiancée mind?

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UofUlawguy
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Of course he's in it for the power. He's certainly not in it for the money.

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Toretha
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if you talk to them at all about it on your own, go wearing a suit or professional type clothing and with a well-rehearsed speech

its amazing how much more people will listen to you if you're wearing a suit and talk confidently.

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Dagonee
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Shhhhhh! She doesn't read Hatrack (yet).

Dagonee

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mackillian
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Just talked to the lawyer. With my strong case and how pissed off I am, we're moving forward with filing a lawsuit. She's sending me the initial paperwork to file with the EEOC and Human Rights Commission.

What, exactly, does that mean? Human Rights Commission?

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Nick
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*over Nick's head*
[Dont Know]

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TomDavidson
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It means that they found the two or three people left who believe in human rights and committed them.

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mackillian
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*snort*

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Dagonee
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It's the name used in some states for the authority that oversees Equal Opportunity issues in employment, housing, accomodations, etc.

Go for it! One quick word of advice: don't let yourself get too emotionally invested in the outcome. These things can be frustratingly slow and the burden of proof is on you. If you do lose for some reason, don't let that convince you that you deserved to be fired.

Dagonee

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