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I was let go from my job as a Site Manager in May.

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Deanna Ward

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I was let go from my job as a Site Manager in May. I have always been very successful in my roles and feel that I had made significant progress in this facility however, there was still much more to work on. I wasn't given a real reason, just it wasn't working out. This is after earlier in the week I found that we were doing something unethical, and potentially unsafe to consumers using expired material and I publicly stated it was not something that I condoned, and it would not happen again. This was on a team's meeting with our corporate team and sales. I suspect that it was something that may have been a normal event.

I have had several very successful interviews since. Was told I was the most qualified person that applied in a 3rd interview that was with the executive team and another interview for another position with the Plant Manager where he told me to take the safety glasses and use them on my first day. After those interviews, I had multiple former co-workers view my Linked In profile it was hours after the interview.

I suspect that I am being blackballed when potential employers call my previous employer. Any ideas on how to handle? I have requested feedback from the potential employers after receiving the rejection. I am strongly considering contacting an employment lawyer but realize it would be difficult to prove.

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  1. Anonymous

    A bit confused... were you hired to a new job and then rejected before your start date?

    If you were hired and working now, then it's a mute point.
    Also, you can set up your LinkedIn profile so only recruiters can view your profile. There's other privacy settings.
    Additionally, I would report that company to the BBB for investigation for them using expired materials.

  2. Anonymous

    This sounds like retaliation and that is illegal. Do you have your employee file with reviews, promotions or raises documented? Is there documentation from the meeting in which you spoke up? Please contact an employment lawyer for a consult (and consult with more than 1). The majority do not charge for the consultation because they want to see if you actually have a case that can be pursued.

  3. Anonymous

    How would you prove that someone is black balling you?

  4. Anonymous

    Contact your state's bar association to find an employment lawyer (some give free initial consultations) --to determine if there was a claim- possibly for defamation or retaliation (from the list of reasons to potentially sue).

    Yes, proof is necessary for the claim to have weight. It may give you peace of mind to speak to the lawyer to get counsel on the options in front of you, how long they'd take, and how much it would cost. Sometimes it's good to fight. Sometimes it's good to walk away from the thought.

    In some industries and in some states, it's a small community and people talk. It may not be defamation, but it could just mean you don't have glowing references/backing anymore- which could be enough to make you not 1st choice.

    Good luck!

  5. Anonymous

    Whistleblowing is a challenging position to be in. I suspect firing you was a pre-emptive strike to keep you from becoming one. They may have tagged you as one, so gather any documentation you still have about the incident you reported and conversations about your termination. Consult any licensing boards that could inspect the company for their misconduct and an employment attorney for you.

  6. Anonymous

    Unethical and “unsafe” conversations probably weren’t what they would want you to talk about in a “team” meeting- much rather a management….just a thought

    ”things aren’t working out” - that’s such BS

    Good luck to you

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