I filled out the volunteer application form to work for prayer line volunteer. The prayer line manager reached out to my last employer to get the reference. My former supervisor then “urgently” requested me to make sure I do not create a situation where third parties contact her to ask for reference as she found it “troubling.” She specifically worded it as the following: Please refrain from giving out my name or email. I filed a complaint with EEOC for wrongful termination due to possible discrimination.
Now with such a request, I am afraid it would be percieved as a harrassment if I apply to jobs/volunteer organizations (as they may contact her for reference).
When I explained the situation to a few employers this week, their response was -if your application is incomplete (empty work history and reference section, we can’t consider you for the position.)
I wish if I could undo this EEOC complaint. What can I do to be able to participate in our Society again?