How to Tackle Negative Feedback from a Former Employer During Verification

Handling Negative Feedback from a Former Employer

What can a person do if his ex-employer has given him a clear relieving letter, but when the same is verified by the person's new employer, they provide negative feedback?

In this situation, the individual can try to address the discrepancy by discussing it with both the ex-employer and the new employer. It may be helpful to understand the reason behind the negative feedback and provide any relevant information or documentation to clarify the situation. Additionally, seeking support from HR professionals or legal advisors could be beneficial in resolving the issue effectively. Communication and transparency are key in handling such discrepancies professionally.

There is nothing you can do unless the feedback is false and clearly verifiable as false (like denying you were working there). Think logically, what will you do? Get a court order for him to say nice things about you?

The same topic had been discussed some time back too. You will get quite a few options when you refer to the thread: https://www.citehr.com/453395-negati...check-pg2.html

If the negative reference check is given in writing, then it's bad luck on the employee's part. However, if it's only verbal, then a relieving letter in its written format is always a better tool for verifying the employee's clear background status.

There is nothing to worry about, my dear. You have been relieved from your duty at your previous employer and you have the necessary documents. During the verification check, many third-party companies send scanned copies of all employment documents. Your previous employer has to validate the documents and is required to do so if they are authentic.

Regarding feedback, if the documents are validated, there is a 50:50 probability that you may receive negative feedback. However, there is nothing to worry about.

Please let me know if you need any further assistance.

Best regards

Dear Sadiq,

There is nothing to worry about, my dear. You are relieved from your duty by your previous employer, and you have the necessary documents. During verification checks, many third-party companies send scanned copies of all employment documents. Your previous employer has to validate the documents; they are obliged to do so if they are accurate.

Regarding feedback, if the documents are validated, there is a 50:50 probability that you may receive negative feedback. Nothing to worry about.

I am in a similar situation. All documents were authentic, but the ex-company HR is reluctant to verify. He is saying he does not provide any reference as the employee has broken an NDA. Actually, there was no NDA or any agreement that was broken; the employee joined the client company after proper relieving.

What to do in this case when HR says he does not provide information regarding the same?

https://www.citehr.com/462525-after-...g-relived.html