Anonymous
Post 01/07/2014 19:29     Subject: Is this legal?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I simply wouldn't use them as a reference. Some employers, take being unpleasant to another level. I would also get an updated doctor's note, saying I was free and clear.

Why not hold bad employers accountable?

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Anonymous
Post 12/29/2013 22:36     Subject: Is this legal?
So says a person who actually read the thread, LOL.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2013 22:30     Subject: Re:Is this legal?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
But you qualify for unemployment.
Another thing you can do is hire a company that asks them for a reference, then sue them for defamation if they say anything illegal

Excellent advice for every nanny who may have had questionable former employers.


But OP did not have questionable employers, so your point is completely irrelevant.

So says the questionable employer.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2013 22:25     Subject: Is this legal?
That's easy to spin. On interviews you can say you have been working for xxx years non stop, without any breaks, you were soo tired, burnt out and even getting sick a lot. You REALLY needed some time to get yourself together and healthy so that you can pursue a new long term fulfilling and job. That and just really take care of yourself girl so that you dont get sick as often. good luck
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2013 21:21     Subject: Re:Is this legal?
Anonymous wrote:
But you qualify for unemployment.
Another thing you can do is hire a company that asks them for a reference, then sue them for defamation if they say anything illegal

Excellent advice for every nanny who may have had questionable former employers.


But OP did not have questionable employers, so your point is completely irrelevant.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2013 12:42     Subject: Is this legal?
Anonymous wrote:But you qualify for unemployment.
Another thing you can do is hire a company that asks them for a reference, then sue them for defamation if they say anything illegal

Excellent advice for every nanny who may have had questionable former employers.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2013 12:41     Subject: Is this legal?
Anonymous wrote:Apparently, you didn't read the thread, 11:43.

There was nothing in OPs post that would lead you to conclude she had bad employers. She was fired for excessive absences, which she admits. Many families cannot have a good fit with a nanny who has excessive absences.

Yes, it would be unfortunate if her employers divulged in a reference the reason for termination, but since it is the truth, the OP will have to live with that. Perhaps she needs a new profession, one with more PTO if she needs so much time off.

Sorry, you lost yourself in the thread. I was agreeing with 15:31.
-11:43
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2013 12:19     Subject: Is this legal?
Apparently, you didn't read the thread, 11:43.

There was nothing in OPs post that would lead you to conclude she had bad employers. She was fired for excessive absences, which she admits. Many families cannot have a good fit with a nanny who has excessive absences.

Yes, it would be unfortunate if her employers divulged in a reference the reason for termination, but since it is the truth, the OP will have to live with that. Perhaps she needs a new profession, one with more PTO if she needs so much time off.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2013 11:43     Subject: Is this legal?
Anonymous wrote:I simply wouldn't use them as a reference. Some employers, take being unpleasant to another level. I would also get an updated doctor's note, saying I was free and clear.

Why not hold bad employers accountable?
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2013 11:37     Subject: Is this legal?
I simply wouldn't use them as a reference. Some employers, take being unpleasant to another level. I would also get an updated doctor's note, saying I was free and clear.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2013 08:22     Subject: Is this legal?
Anonymous wrote:But you qualify for unemployment.
Another thing you can do is hire a company that asks them for a reference, then sue them for defamation if they say anything illegal

Sounds like a wise thing to do to any questionable former employer.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2013 02:49     Subject: Is this legal?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Just another reasons nannies need a union.

+1


A union represents the employees of a single employer, so that they can collectively bargain for working conditions, benefits, etc. Who do you propose a nanny union negotiate with?

You may google "labor unions", as you appear not to understand.


+1