Gross misconduct on job reference - will it detail what it was?

[robinfriday]

I have been dismissed due to gross misconduct. I have told my new employers this. When they request a reference, can my previous employees DETAIL exactly what the gross misconduct what about? Or would they just say "Dismissed due to gross misconduct"

[factor-fiction]

Does your user name give us a clue to your misconduct offence?
Hopefully buildersmate or someone can advise. I'm just surprised your prospective employer is willing to take you on following such a dismissal, but if they are prepared to take you on in those circumstances then they may not care what the reason is, so they may take you on anyway.

[Mr Veritas]

Your old employer can say WHY you were dismissed,in this case Gross Misconduct,but cannot say WHAT the misconduct was,UNLESS your new employer specifically requests that information...
I am sorry to say that (I was in HR in my previous existence) I as a new employer would want to know exactly what the misconduct was,as it might affect (or not) the new job that you are taking.

[buildersmate]

You'd be far better to explain the circumstances of your dismissal to your prospective new employer in YOUR terms prior to any 'reference' being sought.
I agree with Mr. V's analysis, but any prospective new employer that isn't asking what the reason was isn't being very thorough.

[divaprincess09]

I thought it was agaisnt the law for a previous employer to give a bad ref???

[MarkRae]

http://www.google.co....w+%22bad+reference%22

[tamborine]

If a reference is requested from previous employer who dismissed you, they are at liberty to refuse rather than give a negative refence.

Employers dont relish being sued by new employer for misinformation, ie saying you're worthy if you're not.

[suzie1]

what did you do robin?

[society]

"what did you do robin? "

No doubt something gross. :-)

[ELVIS68]

It`s either something to do with handling money, or....making tea and coffee for the rest of the staff

[suzie1]

she knows what i mean, there can be a number of things that fall into gross misconduct, dont be ashamed, spit it out?!!!

[society]

LOL @ factor's first sentence.

[tamborine]

Gone to the Bahamas with company profits :)