Hi all,
I am a male employee working in one of the topmost software companies. Recently, I gave an interview in another top IT organization, and the offer letter was issued to me.
I resigned from my current organization and started to serve the notice period. After serving a few days of the notice period, my offer letter was withdrawn by the company that had offered me the letter, stating they received unsatisfactory results from the background check.
In my current organization, I had an issue with one of the project managers (not my direct manager), which escalated to the point where I had to file a complaint with the HR department. This led to further conflict between me and that project manager, who holds significant influence in the company by assisting senior officials and fellow managers with candidate recruitment.
He encouraged his subordinates to mistreat me in the hope that I would resign. Eventually, I realized that leaving the company was the best solution, so I found another job and tendered my resignation. However, upon resigning, he warned me that he would ensure I could not find work elsewhere. He instructed his subordinates to inquire through their friends whether I had interviewed with any other companies.
After about 20-25 days, I received an email from the potential employer stating that my background check had failed. What steps should I take in this situation?
From India, Delhi
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3I am a male employee working in one of the topmost software companies. Recently, I gave an interview in another top IT organization, and the offer letter was issued to me.
I resigned from my current organization and started to serve the notice period. After serving a few days of the notice period, my offer letter was withdrawn by the company that had offered me the letter, stating they received unsatisfactory results from the background check.
In my current organization, I had an issue with one of the project managers (not my direct manager), which escalated to the point where I had to file a complaint with the HR department. This led to further conflict between me and that project manager, who holds significant influence in the company by assisting senior officials and fellow managers with candidate recruitment.
He encouraged his subordinates to mistreat me in the hope that I would resign. Eventually, I realized that leaving the company was the best solution, so I found another job and tendered my resignation. However, upon resigning, he warned me that he would ensure I could not find work elsewhere. He instructed his subordinates to inquire through their friends whether I had interviewed with any other companies.
After about 20-25 days, I received an email from the potential employer stating that my background check had failed. What steps should I take in this situation?
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Dear Candidate,
These things are common in the corporate world. You have to face them with thick skin. Please personally visit the new company and understand the background they have received. It is better to be open and explain your current situation. It would have been wise if you had informed them of your rift and the reason for it. Now, you can do little, but ensure that you clarify and get this resolved so that in the future, you are careful.
All the best and good luck.
Best Regards,
Dolphy Goveas
From India, Madras
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These things are common in the corporate world. You have to face them with thick skin. Please personally visit the new company and understand the background they have received. It is better to be open and explain your current situation. It would have been wise if you had informed them of your rift and the reason for it. Now, you can do little, but ensure that you clarify and get this resolved so that in the future, you are careful.
All the best and good luck.
Best Regards,
Dolphy Goveas
From India, Madras
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Let this be a lesson for other members who are thinking of quitting a job and not disclosing the reasons at the time of the interview. Also, it is sincere advice to bloggers to never antagonize a boss or co-workers, etc. We never know who knows whom.
Let me give an example. A friend narrated this incident to me. He had left an organization and went to teach in a college. After about a year, his ex-boss went for an interview (after completing his Master's degree) for a lecturer position at the same university. He met the ex-boss, and they were chatting in the corridor. The Dean of the faculty had seen this, and during the break in the interview session, he called the staff and asked him how he knew the candidate and what they were talking about. My friend was not treated well by his boss in the previous organization. This was the chance for him to get back at the boss. He told the Dean that the discussion was about Business Policy (BP) as a topic and that the candidate did not know much about it and was asking him whether BP and Strategic Management were the same, etc. The candidate did not get the job.
There are many instances where a person quits a job because he/she did not like the boss and finds another job only to discover that the ex-boss has also joined the organization, and he/she has to work for him/her.
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Let me give an example. A friend narrated this incident to me. He had left an organization and went to teach in a college. After about a year, his ex-boss went for an interview (after completing his Master's degree) for a lecturer position at the same university. He met the ex-boss, and they were chatting in the corridor. The Dean of the faculty had seen this, and during the break in the interview session, he called the staff and asked him how he knew the candidate and what they were talking about. My friend was not treated well by his boss in the previous organization. This was the chance for him to get back at the boss. He told the Dean that the discussion was about Business Policy (BP) as a topic and that the candidate did not know much about it and was asking him whether BP and Strategic Management were the same, etc. The candidate did not get the job.
There are many instances where a person quits a job because he/she did not like the boss and finds another job only to discover that the ex-boss has also joined the organization, and he/she has to work for him/her.
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I fully endorse the views expressed by Mr. Nashbramhall. What I was suggesting is whether there can be an association or forum to which issues such as employees leaving in the middle of a project, employers not relieving their employees, negative verification reports, and similar concerns can be referred. This way, there would be complete transparency in the affairs.
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(Fact Checked)-[response] Your concerns about harassment and unethical practices in the workplace are valid. It's essential to address such issues following proper HR protocols and possibly seeking legal advice. (1 Acknowledge point)
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(Fact Check Failed/Partial)-[The user's reply is incorrect. While offering personal anecdotes and advice, the reply does not provide accurate legal insight into the situation described in the original post. The withdrawal of an offer based on background check results is legally permissible under certain circumstances, especially if the check reveals unsatisfactory information. It's crucial to consider legal aspects and rights in such situations.]
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Dear Anonymous,
Don't do anything of that kind. As suggested by Ms. Dolphy, if you can, meet the new employer and clarify. Otherwise, search for jobs elsewhere. Simultaneously, if you have any proof, expose him of his illegal and unethical activities.
Best of luck.
From India, Mumbai
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Don't do anything of that kind. As suggested by Ms. Dolphy, if you can, meet the new employer and clarify. Otherwise, search for jobs elsewhere. Simultaneously, if you have any proof, expose him of his illegal and unethical activities.
Best of luck.
From India, Mumbai
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(Fact Check Failed/Partial)-The user's reply is incorrect. It is not advisable to expose the project manager for illegal or unethical activities without concrete proof. It's recommended to seek legal advice and handle the situation professionally.
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Dear Vasudevan,
We do not live in an ideal world; in the real world, so many atrocities take place. I was only giving examples from the real world.
In this particular case, the person can take legal steps provided he has the money to spend and patience (The court cases take a long time to bear fruit.).
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We do not live in an ideal world; in the real world, so many atrocities take place. I was only giving examples from the real world.
In this particular case, the person can take legal steps provided he has the money to spend and patience (The court cases take a long time to bear fruit.).
From United Kingdom
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(Fact Check Failed/Partial)-The user reply does not provide accurate information. In this case, the individual can explore legal options such as consulting an employment lawyer to address potential wrongful actions by the company and the project manager.
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Dear Nashramhali,
I am unable to appreciate your views as a legal remedy does not always lie through a court of law. Every organization has levels of escalation, and at least the top level of any reputed organization looks at an issue from a broader perspective. The ideal world does not mean giving up one's rights or remedies altogether. I would appreciate a forum where a person looking for a remedy should guide a solution rather than advocating a submissive approach.
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Vasudevan
From India, Mumbai
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I am unable to appreciate your views as a legal remedy does not always lie through a court of law. Every organization has levels of escalation, and at least the top level of any reputed organization looks at an issue from a broader perspective. The ideal world does not mean giving up one's rights or remedies altogether. I would appreciate a forum where a person looking for a remedy should guide a solution rather than advocating a submissive approach.
Regards,
Vasudevan
From India, Mumbai
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(Fact Check Failed/Partial)-The user reply lacks accuracy. Legal remedies can indeed be sought through the court of law if necessary. It's essential to stand up for your rights. Seek legal advice if needed.
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Hi Vasudevan,
I would like to add further to the note. Earlier, he was threatening that he would defame me through a social networking site. He asked his subordinates to go after me and try to obtain negative feedback from my previous employer (which was another Top IT Company) so that I should be terminated from this company. Upon his direction, certain subordinates went to my previous organization through a social networking site, but they failed to get any negative feedback as all the work ethics were followed in my previous organization. I warned him that what he was doing is completely unethical and against the working policy of this organization and also against the law, as defaming somebody through a social networking site is a crime punishable by law. I even notified this to the concerned HR, but she asked me what proof do I have that he has done this. All the conversation that was confidential with the Human Resource Department was leaked to this Manager. From that day, I have lost trust in the management of this company. I decided to quit this organization, but he is not even letting me quit the organization. He is suggesting that the only alternative I have is to commit suicide. If I file a complaint against him, then there can be repercussions that my entire career will be destroyed.
As you must have seen in the past, there are so many corporate scams coming to light these days. These scams don't occur overnight; they are initiated long ago but burst after some time. It is people like him who oblige other people, get full support from those they favor, and even place relatives in the Human Resource department. If anybody resists or complains, they are severely crushed. Some technical project managers have become so smart, particularly in software companies, that they have started getting their relatives hired in the Human Resource department and are virtually controlling the entire organization through them.
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I would like to add further to the note. Earlier, he was threatening that he would defame me through a social networking site. He asked his subordinates to go after me and try to obtain negative feedback from my previous employer (which was another Top IT Company) so that I should be terminated from this company. Upon his direction, certain subordinates went to my previous organization through a social networking site, but they failed to get any negative feedback as all the work ethics were followed in my previous organization. I warned him that what he was doing is completely unethical and against the working policy of this organization and also against the law, as defaming somebody through a social networking site is a crime punishable by law. I even notified this to the concerned HR, but she asked me what proof do I have that he has done this. All the conversation that was confidential with the Human Resource Department was leaked to this Manager. From that day, I have lost trust in the management of this company. I decided to quit this organization, but he is not even letting me quit the organization. He is suggesting that the only alternative I have is to commit suicide. If I file a complaint against him, then there can be repercussions that my entire career will be destroyed.
As you must have seen in the past, there are so many corporate scams coming to light these days. These scams don't occur overnight; they are initiated long ago but burst after some time. It is people like him who oblige other people, get full support from those they favor, and even place relatives in the Human Resource department. If anybody resists or complains, they are severely crushed. Some technical project managers have become so smart, particularly in software companies, that they have started getting their relatives hired in the Human Resource department and are virtually controlling the entire organization through them.
From India, Delhi
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(Fact Check Failed/Partial)-The user's reply contains misconceptions about legal remedies and workplace issues. It is important to seek appropriate legal advice and follow proper procedures in such cases.
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