Good Morning.
I tried posting my question on another legal help site but didn't really get the answer I was searching for. I'm not quite sure how to use this site, so I figured I'd send a message and maybe you could answer my question or redirect me to the proper forum. I am presently on probation for a felony conviction from NJ. I now live in TN, transferred here about 6 weeks ago with wife. The PO here called my job and I was fired on the spot for having the conviction. Background info: was working with a company who hired me directly after my arrest (no conviction at that time). My sentencing occurred about 1.5 years later...no problems at work...guess no one knew. Moved to TN to be with wife who was relocated with work, so I was able to relocate with my business. When in NJ, the PO there only contacted me, never work or anyone else. Employment verification was required and satisfied by paystub presentation. Down here in TN, I found out after losing my job, that the PO called my work and stated he was calling from Probation and Parole. My new boss fired me within a few days. I asked the PO why he did that, and he simply stated its standard procedure. To me, it seems like whistle blowing. I asked him not to do it and he negotiated with me that when I got a new job, he would give me some time to get settled and make a good impression (my words) before calling them. Do I have a right to not be defamed in this manner? My actual crime in this present state would have been charged as a misdemeaner (I looked it up). What is the answer here? Also, was wondering if my termination was legal or not. I never lied on any application and the conviction was stated verbally as the sole reason I was being let go. If you could help me, I'd appreciate it greatly. I have to see the PO again on Wednesday and I need to be ready to discuss my new job with him and see if I can just get him to work with me. I don't understand why, for simple verification purposes, he couldn't just call my work, ask for me, and then realize that I do work there. Otherwise, it would be obvious asking for someone who is not there. I should mention that my new job did not ask any questions about background, nor was there an application to fill out. Thank you in advance for any help you could give me. Have a good day.
I tried posting my question on another legal help site but didn't really get the answer I was searching for. I'm not quite sure how to use this site, so I figured I'd send a message and maybe you could answer my question or redirect me to the proper forum. I am presently on probation for a felony conviction from NJ. I now live in TN, transferred here about 6 weeks ago with wife. The PO here called my job and I was fired on the spot for having the conviction. Background info: was working with a company who hired me directly after my arrest (no conviction at that time). My sentencing occurred about 1.5 years later...no problems at work...guess no one knew. Moved to TN to be with wife who was relocated with work, so I was able to relocate with my business. When in NJ, the PO there only contacted me, never work or anyone else. Employment verification was required and satisfied by paystub presentation. Down here in TN, I found out after losing my job, that the PO called my work and stated he was calling from Probation and Parole. My new boss fired me within a few days. I asked the PO why he did that, and he simply stated its standard procedure. To me, it seems like whistle blowing. I asked him not to do it and he negotiated with me that when I got a new job, he would give me some time to get settled and make a good impression (my words) before calling them. Do I have a right to not be defamed in this manner? My actual crime in this present state would have been charged as a misdemeaner (I looked it up). What is the answer here? Also, was wondering if my termination was legal or not. I never lied on any application and the conviction was stated verbally as the sole reason I was being let go. If you could help me, I'd appreciate it greatly. I have to see the PO again on Wednesday and I need to be ready to discuss my new job with him and see if I can just get him to work with me. I don't understand why, for simple verification purposes, he couldn't just call my work, ask for me, and then realize that I do work there. Otherwise, it would be obvious asking for someone who is not there. I should mention that my new job did not ask any questions about background, nor was there an application to fill out. Thank you in advance for any help you could give me. Have a good day.