Meta maintains a secret "do-not-rehire" list for ex-employees

[ZedRM]

The ex-employee has to prove in court that he is unfairly discriminated.

You've heard of "discovery" and "subpoenas", right? If it's happened, it usually isn't difficult to prove. Most companies settle rather than let it get that far.

 

[Puiu]

You've heard of "discovery" and "subpoenas", right? If it's happened, it usually isn't difficult to prove. Most companies settle rather than let it get that far.

it's harder than you think and it's very expensive. those that do settle had it bad. it's why such "lists" are so common.

unwanted employees are just that, unwanted. and most of the time for legit reasons.

 

[ZedRM]

unwanted employees are just that, unwanted. and most of the time for legit reasons.

I'm not arguing that, we all know it's true.

it's harder than you think

No it isn't. It's surprisingly easy, it just takes time.

it's very expensive.

That depends on the attorney/law firm.

those that do settle had it bad.

Not really. Generally speaking, if a person has a legit claim and the company figures that out, the person wronged usually makes out on top of the situation.

 

[Puiu]

I'm not arguing that, we all it's true.

No it isn't. It's surprisingly easy, it just takes time.

That depends on the attorney/law firm.

Not really. Generally speaking, if a person has a legit claim and the company figures that out, the person wronged usually makes out on top of the situation.

Considering the number of companies that exist, the number of ex-employees and how many "settlements" we know of, it's statistically hard

Unless the ex-employee already has some sort of proof or extenuating circumstances, the chances of a judge to allow a case to go to discovery are close to zero. It would would otherwise open up pandora's box and any little thing could lead to a lawsuit and a ton of wasted time/resources for both the legal system and businesses.

 

[ZedRM]

Unless the ex-employee already has some sort of proof or extenuating circumstances, the chances of a judge to allow a case to go to discovery are close to zero.

That shows your lack of experience. Discovery is a basic right a Judge can not refuse, even in civil cases.

 

[Puiu]

That shows your lack of experience. Discovery is a basic right a Judge can not refuse, even in civil cases.

Dismissal of frivolous civil cases -> you don't get to discovery.

Most blacklist laws are to prevent employers from circulating the list to other employers or to protect employees from being fired for no reason. Once a legal reason is given for why you were fired (or you leaving), they can legally deny you employment at the same company.

In most cases you generally see ex-employees going for defamation lawsuits if they find out that their previous employer has been sending private information to others (it's the easiest way since you don't have to prove the defamation immediately and you skip other legal issues too like proving damages).

 

[ZedRM]

Dismissal of frivolous civil cases -> you don't get to discovery.

That's different.

Most blacklist laws are to prevent employers from circulating the list to other employers or to protect employees from being fired for no reason. Once a legal reason is given for why you were fired (or you leaving), they can legally deny you employment at the same company.

True, I'm not arguing against that.