applying to a new job

Date: May 23, 2015

applying to a new job

Date: May 23, 2015

if they do call kroger for a reference i think legally they can only tell them that you did work there for a period of time and that's about it.

but i've never been fired for stealing.. probably would have been easier for you if you just paid for your food..

Date: May 23, 2015

Just think about this... if you don't put it on their they'll wonder why because six months employment will pop up on your background check. just be honest. they might ask Kroger why you are gone, tell them what Kroger can tell them: you were terminated for cause & explain it.

Date: May 23, 2015

Thank you for the help

Date: May 23, 2015

I did pay for it at the end but you're right. I learned my leason and those HR people are good at catching people.

BagBoy · Guru

Anonymous wrote:
I did pay for it at the end but you're right. I learned my leason and those HR people are good at catching people.

I hate that they fire people over this. It's nonsense. I'm in line. I'm thirsty. I have the water. I have the money out. LET ME DRINK IT ALREADY!

Lord_Uboat · Guru

BagBoy wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
I did pay for it at the end but you're right. I learned my leason and those HR people are good at catching people.
I hate that they fire people over this. It's nonsense. I'm in line. I'm thirsty. I have the water. I have the money out. LET ME DRINK IT ALREADY!

I know how ya feel. It seems like 1 + 1 doesn't apply to employee customers.

techelite · Guru

Lord_Uboat wrote:
BagBoy wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
I did pay for it at the end but you're right. I learned my leason and those HR people are good at catching people.
I hate that they fire people over this. It's nonsense. I'm in line. I'm thirsty. I have the water. I have the money out. LET ME DRINK IT ALREADY!
I know how ya feel. It seems like 1 + 1 doesn't apply to employee customers.

That actually wasn't what BagBoy was saying lol

GenesisOne · Guru

Anonymous wrote:
if they do call kroger for a reference i think legally they can only tell them that you did work there for a period of time and that's about it.

This is what I've heard my store manager say, so I'm inclined to believe that this is the case.

techelite · Guru

GenesisOne wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
if they do call kroger for a reference i think legally they can only tell them that you did work there for a period of time and that's about it.
This is what I've heard my store manager say, so I'm inclined to believe that this is the case.

Yes, technically, but let's all not be naiive enough to think these people actually always follow that rule.

SCO · Senior Member

hr major here.

it's actually not illegal specifically for them to say negative things about you, however because of the possibility of lawsuits etc over slander and things of that nature, a call to a previous employer generally just involves what your position was and how long you worked there.

thedude · Guru

to the OP...

here is what I would do for your situation if I was in your shoes. I would put Kroger down as my current employment. I would 'mark' the application for not to call. Adjust your dates to six months back to current. During your interview, tell them that you are still employed & you are contemplating on leaving for better job prospects.

Good Luck! Aldi is hard to land a job b/c they do not hire many employees.

Anonymouse5 · Veteran Member

My store, if there's not a receipt attached to it, you're fudged.