Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Seven years ago I retired from my job working in an inpatient psychiatric ward because of a serious health condition (RA) which is now controlled. Now I want to return to work and have asked my former supervisor (who was on maternity leave when I left) for a letter of reference. She says she thinks there is a law that says only human resources can give a letter of reference. I worked under her for seven years and we didn't always agree but, we respected one another in order to get the work done. I think she just doesn't want to give me a reference. Upon leaving Human resources said I was not eligible for rehire because they could not accommodate my medical condition in the department ( they couldn't change anything to make it easier for me) even though an assessment of my work environment was never done. I am starting to interview now and want to know how to handle this situation.

How do I explain to a potential employer why I can't get a letter of reference?


Asked on 9/05/14, 10:40 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

You're right, she doesn't want to, or have to, give you one. No one does.

Your explanation is that you retired years ago and didn't think you would need one, and now it is too late to get. You should have thought of it at the time.

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Answered on 9/05/14, 10:53 am


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