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<\/a><\/p>\nMany of us have given in to the temptation of lying on our resume in order to score a dream job \u2013 or any job when times are bad enough. Perhaps you are thinking about lying on your resume because you are desperate for a career change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Whatever the reason, telling lies can have bad consequences, and that\u2019s why many people have concerns about what can happen if you lie on a resume or job application. That\u2019s why our attorneys are sometimes contacted by people with the following questions:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The short answer is, yes, there are negative consequences that are associated with telling lies when one is filing out a job app or submitting a resume. And yes, termination from one\u2019s employment may be one of these consequences. However, it\u2019s possible that your rights against illegal treatment, such as discrimination and harassment, may have been involved when you were fired by your employer. If so, you may have the right to file a wrongful termination claim against your employer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Employment laws can be difficult to understand, but rest assured that our legal team is here to help you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Don\u2019t hesitate to reach out if you would like to discuss any of the information presented in this article.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Honesty is the golden rule when you are applying for a job, but we know that many people tweak the truth here and there in order to stand out among the hundreds of applicants all vying for the same position. Lies that are included on job applications, CVs, and resumes include:<\/span><\/p>\n Many people get away with lying \u2013 at least for a while \u2013 but this is a dangerous game to play, as you could end up being fired for not being honest on your application.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If it\u2019s found out by your employer that you lied about certain facts on your application or resume, they reserve the right to terminate you from the position. For instance, let\u2019s say you lied and said you had a master\u2019s degree, which was required for the position, when you actually quit the master\u2019s program after one year. Essentially, you are not qualified to perform the job based on the job description, so your employer would have a right to fire you solely on this basis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In all honesty, it\u2019s extremely difficult to go ahead with a wrongful termination claim in the event you are fired for lying on a resume or job app. However, it\u2019s not impossible to seek remedy under the law, because at the end of the day, your employer would have to prove that the skill, experience, etc., that you lied about is significantly relevant to your job duties. So, this does leave some room for employees to argue that the lie was not important enough to merit a dismissal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Employers must also be careful to avoid any hint of discriminatory or retaliatory behavior when they choose to fire an employee. For example, maybe the employee has compelling evidence indicating that they were bullied, micromanaged, given the worst shift, etc. because they were of a certain race, gender, political party, religion, etc. These are examples of protected categories, and U.S. employers are prohibited from terminating an employee based on these characteristics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Wrongful termination lawsuits involve complicated legal procedures, which you should not attempt on your own. We suggest that you find a California employment lawyer right away, who can advise you of our rights and legal options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We previously mentioned how the materiality of the lie plays a big part in the employer\u2019s right to fire a worker that lied during the hiring process. Let\u2019s explore this subject a bit further with a concept known as the \u201cafter-acquired evidence\u201d theory.<\/span><\/p>\n In order for the termination to be legal, an employer must show that had the applicant been completely honest on their application \/ resume, they would not have been hired for the job. So, if the job ad says you need to have specific IT certifications, clearly, that is an essential skill that\u2019s needed to perform the job competently. So, it\u2019s plausible for the employer to say that had they known the truth, i.e., you did not have this certification, they would never have hired you in the first place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s easy to assume that you don\u2019t have any rights if you are fired because it was discovered that you lied on your job application or resume. But this is not necessarily true, which is why it\u2019s important to talk about what happened with a California labor law attorney.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n By reaching out to us, you can take advantage of a private consultation, 100% free of charge. If you have the option of filing a wrongful termination lawsuit and want us to represent you, we are happy to offer the Zero Fee Guarantee. You pay $0 out of pocket, and we wait until the recovery of your settlement to claim any legal fees. That way, we can guarantee you won\u2019t be responsible for any legal fees unless we win your case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Please contact us at our office, day and night, to schedule a meeting with one of our attorneys.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/h2>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Lying on a Resume or Job Application Many of us have given in to the temptation of lying on our resume in order to score a dream job \u2013 or any job when times are bad enough. Perhaps you are thinking about lying on your resume because you are desperate for a career change.\u00a0 Whatever…<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11039","page","type-page","status-publish"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n
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Most Common Lies on Resumes and Job Applications<\/h2>\n
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Being Terminated for Lies on a Resume<\/h2>\n
Your Right to Sue for Losing Your Job<\/h2>\n
Discrimination and Other Unlawful Grounds for Termination<\/h2>\n
The After-Acquired Evidence Theory<\/span><\/p>\n
Seek Legal Assistance from an Employment Attorney<\/h2>\n