Question about the hiring process

Bookmarking this, that's a novel idea

 

If the reference is going to be negative, they should only say what they can prove. Length of service, accidents, attendance, terminated or quit, etcetera.
if it is going to be positive then the sky is the limit.
It usually boils down to one question; Would you re-employ this person?
If i am getting a guarded response to a reference check, this last question will hold a lot of weight.

 

Giving 2 weeks notice is rarely taken in the gasoline business. The companies feel that you could do harm to them by not caring. Most of us believe that's bogus and give it anyway. But you should consider the day you give your notice is the last day at that company. CYA is by all means the only way to go. It doesn't hurt if the company you are leaving treats you well. You're out for your own and any good company would understand that. You're leaving that job to better yourself, no matter what the reason, and anyone with any sense should see that.

 

I've not switched companies for a number of years, but when I left TA and USX I advised them each (at different times, of course,) that I was moving on, and I'd like to give them notice and get routed home as soon as possible. One kept me out one week, the other 3, and both were amicable. When I left FedEx/LineHaul, I was friends with the contractor, and I told Harold that as SOON as he could find a warm butt to fill my seat, I had something else lined up. It took him awhile, and I trained the new guy for him. I'm eligible for rehire at all places. I was fortunate that I had the time to play with, in between companies; due to savings and a clean MVR/DAC/PSP.

It's not cut and dry, but I can see in the Gas Hauling industry, or any Hazmat, for that matter, where it would be more safety-sensitive, however.

Good point.

 

LoL.. now THAT's funny~!!

 

Sorry, bro. No harmful/hurtful intent. True point, would be nice if it were a 2-way fence. Maybe Trump admin could take that under advisement, since he has "trucker buddies~!" (and I mean that seriously, btw.)

 

WTF???? Did i just read that correctly??

Your pissed because they dont give you a 2 week notice to fire you?

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SORRY YOU TWO YOU ARE WRONG.​

The former employer is limited to what they can LEGALLY say, that is limited to the confirmation of employment and dates of employment.

ANYTHING else, whether true or not is really off limits by case law.

Most employers hire idiots to answer these questions that don't understand that anything that is construed as negative, true or not, is open to court action and many many people have sued their former employers over negative information being passed along AND WON.

AND there are companies out there that specialize in confirming the former employer is NOT playing by the rules, and people hire them to see what's going on to make sure that there is no retaliation from the former employer. These companies are law firms who specialize in labor cases and have a pretty good record of slamming former employers in court.

WHEN I or anyone else affiliated with my company is asked, we tell them Joe Doe worked for us from this date to that date - and that's all. If person asked anything else we repeat it and tell that we are not allowed to divulge any further info. Most of the time if we get crap from someone, it is a small company who's owner is asking and they get mad more often than not.