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This is certainly scummy but how is it illegal?

• inertiatic 8y ago
  I'm pretty sure it's illegal in the EU unless you provide explicit consent.
• EpicEng 8y ago
  You don't have to break a law to be ruled against in civil court (in the US), but I agree with you; I don't see a case here (even checked with a lawyer who happens to be visiting.)
  • dragonwriter 8y ago
    > You don't have to break a law to be ruled against in civil court (in the US) Yes, you do; civil courts enforce civil law, which is actually law.
    • jopsen 8y ago
      If you ask and confirm that they won't contact your current employer, then might it not fall under contract law?
    • EpicEng 8y ago
      ... Yes that makes sense. No idea why I was thinking law == criminal law.
• frenchie14 8y ago
  If that call led to you being fired you would have a good case to sue for damages from lost income.
• LyndsySimon 8y ago
  Maybe - it’s stretching - tortuous interference?