Fired for forging a doctor's note in Toronto how bad is this for my future job search?
Hey everyone, looking for some honest advice from anyone who's been through something similar or works in HR.I was recently fired from a customer service rep roll from a insurance call centre in Toronto for forging a doctor's note to work from home. I know it was a terrible decision and I fully own that mistake. I had surgery for that issue initially the surgeon gave me a note for a month. However, my health didn’t improve, and the wound hasn’t healed. I sent pictures and asked the doctor to provide me with the note he hadn’t given me. He simply said no, you don’t need to work from home, and asked me to wear diapers (not that harshly, but that’s what he meant). So, I had to edit his note so my office would allow me to work from home.
My questions are:
How likely is it that future employers in Toronto will find out the specific reason I was fired? Do most companies just confirm employment dates or do they actually share the reason?
For customer service, SDR, BDR or office roles in Toronto specifically how thorough are reference and background checks typically?
Has anyone successfully bounced back from a termination for cause in the GTA job market? How long did it take and what worked for you?
Should I be upfront about it in interviews or keep it vague?
what are the legal implications I am fried form the job but if doctors file charges, will it be a civil or criminal matter? Should I expect the police to come knocking and arrest me?
I'm not proud of what I did but I need to move forward. Any advice from people with real experience especially in the Toronto job market would be really appreciated. Thanks.