A former employee leaves on bad terms. A few months later, a hiring manager calls asking what they were like to work with. What your team says on that call can turn into a lawsuit, because protection under employer retaliation law does not end when the final paycheck clears. Can a Former Employee Sue Over a Negative Reference? The short answer: Yes, a Santa Cruz employer can be sued for retaliation over a reference given after employment ends. If the former employee engaged i
