I recently went to MEPS and after 3 continuous days I was able to get my NAVY CTN rate that I so badly wanted. I have a clean background; I’ve been cleared for a California Guard Card twice and worked for the LA Sheriffs Department for 2 years which required an extensive background check. My problem is that I was recently Laid- Off from my job as an Intern at a Financial firm. 2 other employees were also let go but they were more disgruntled and decided to delete contact lists, company files, marketing material on their computers before leaving. I left on good terms, but just a few days ago I received a notice from my previous employer that “I had attempted/proceeded to delete company files on my computer, though everything was recovered.” It’s completely unfounded as I left my computer untouched after I was given the notice to leave the premises. The letter I received was from the In-House legal attorney claiming that I had ‘attempted’ to do this though theres no real evidence to support their claims and they admitted that everything was recovered.
My question is how should proceed after receiving this notice and will this affect my background investigation for Top Secret clearance because I consider it to be ‘defamation of character’ and ‘libel’?
I have a clean background, no drug usage, good credit and feel that this minor accusation may lead to problems during my background investigation. Can anyone out there help me?
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Will This Affect My Top Secret Clearance For Navy?
Posted on October 11, 2010.
In the short run, I’d write a well-worded and polite but succinct letter to the attorney at your former employer explaining that you had done no such thing and that you consider the unfounded accusation defamation of your character which could have bearing on your future employability and earnings, and that you would highly appreciate if they would drop any record of such an accusation from your file, if they have retained one on you. Request that they let you know when they have done so. Don’t go all out and threaten a lawsuit or anything unless you have a good lawyer buddy. The letter should suffice. Keep a copy of both the original notice and your response to it for your records.
In the long run, as far as your clearance goes, there is room on the application form to explain out exactly what happened. Yes, they will check in with each of your employers, but they understand that your employer will only tell one side of a story and that people do get accused of things they haven’t done. You’ll likely be fine. Just keep those copies with you and submit them with the application if necessary.