Do you have to disclose your new employer?

Legally, you have no obligation to tell your employer where you are going. There is no need to let them know where you will be working if they know where you live. If you are going to work for a competitor, you may be creating a problem for yourself and your new employer.

Can I sue my employer for false information?

Answer: You may be able to sue your former employer for defamation of character. Defamation is where someone makes knowingly false statements, or makes false statements with reckless disregard as to their truth. The statements must be factual statements as opposed to opinion.

Can I sue my employer for lying to me?

Yes, you can sue your employer for false promises. Misleading statements can land an employer in court for negligent misrepresentation, fraudulent inducement, or other legal issues.

Do you have to disclose information to an employer?

Our general view is that you shouldn’t voluntarily disclose. If an employer wants to know, then they should ask you. Although you legally don’t have to disclose unless you’re asked, it’s sometimes not as simple as that.

How does disclosure of private employee information affect you?

Disclosure of Private Employee Information by Employers 1 Your employer cannot disclose its contents, except in limited circumstances, without your permission. 2 If your employer does disclose your records, you may have a right to sue them for any damages caused. More …

Do you have to disclose or not to disclose?

To disclose or not to disclose? Our general view is that you shouldn’t voluntarily disclose. If an employer wants to know, then they should ask you. Although you legally don’t have to disclose unless you’re asked, it’s sometimes not as simple as that.

Do you have to disclose unspent convictions if applying for job?

What the employer is allowed to ask, and so what you need to disclose if they do ask, depends on the role that you’re applying for: If the job is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, you only have to disclose unspent convictions – even if the employer asks you to disclose spent convictions too.