Is it to Late?

[auntea]

Curious... August 8, 2003 my former boss called me a stupid woman, after him accusing me of favoring another agent in our office and loosing him $7000 (which by the way is completely un true) I asked if he wanted 2 weeks notice and he told me to leave then so I did, I collected unemployment for I think it was 26 weeks.... needless to say, I have learned that he doesn't say nice things about me and that I pretty much was a thief, in which I never stole from him nor the company. It has taken me since then to finally land a job, and I honestly believe he has been giving bad recommendations... Is there anything I can do or is it too late?

[cbg]

It is probably too late.

Bad references are not illegal. Only UNTRUE references are illegal. You would need proof, not only that he gave you a negative reference, but that the reference was UNTRUE (as opposed to his honestly believed but negative opinion) AND that as a result, you suffered damages. I'm not sure what the SOL would be on something like this even if you could come up with proof.

Consult local counsel.