Opinions Wanted: I'm still listed on a previous employer's website...

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I was online today and went to an old employer's website to see what they were up to, and found i'm still listed there in my old capacity as prod. mgr.  There's a whole long spiel about my CAD abilities, safety and production emphasis, etc.  I think they had just finished the website when I quit.  I don't want my name to be associated with them any longer, as I left over safety issues and bad management practices.I've been away from there and back out on my own for a year now.  This same employer advertises a "fleet" of svc trucks (they have 1), a 165T crane (which was sold years ago), etc.    Do I have any legal "rights" to my name?  I don't want to raise a big stink, I just want to be dissociated.  If I call, I'll get the runaround and they'll probably leave the website the way it is to spite me.Anyone ever dealt w/ something like this before?
Reply:If the site is hosted and maintained by a third party,  you may be able to contact the webmaster or site maintainer directly and have your information removed without contacting the company, and avoid the runaround.  Not a sure thing by a long shot,  but easier than the alternatives.XMT 350 MPa, w/D52-DTA 185 TSWHarris of
Reply:Myself, I would send them a Certified Letter, politely asking that my name be removed from their site, pronto.Rex
Reply:im not sure why you waited so long to bring it up to them, call them already. a lot of business dont have in-house web design and update time can vary from weekly to never (unless someone complains about their name being on it)
Reply:My mother always said, 'Assume ignorance until evidence of malice appears.'  It's probably just an oversight, and/or a website that gets zero maintenance.  I'd remind them politely, first.   If that fails, send them a bill for X hours worked, since they insist you are on their payroll.   I doubt seriously that contacting their ISP is going to work.  No ISP I'm familiar with is going to modify their customers' content under any circumstances, much less because some guy called up and asked for it.  How would you prove to them what you say is true?__David Hillman
Reply:Got a lawyer friend?A call or a letter on firm letterhead usually does the trick."a law firm representing X, president of X Inc."mens agitat molem
Reply:Originally Posted by ncfhGot a lawyer friend?A call or a letter on firm letterhead usually does the trick."a law firm representing X, president of X Inc."
Reply:Originally Posted by ncfhGot a lawyer friend?A call or a letter on firm letterhead usually does the trick."a law firm representing X, president of X Inc."
Reply:Originally Posted by David Hillman   I doubt seriously that contacting their ISP is going to work.  No ISP I'm familiar with is going to modify their customers' content under any circumstances, much less because some guy called up and asked for it.  How would you prove to them what you say is true?
Reply:Originally Posted by tbone550I was online today and went to an old employer's website to see what they were up to, and found i'm still listed there in my old capacity as prod. mgr.  There's a whole long spiel about my CAD abilities, safety and production emphasis, etc.  I think they had just finished the website when I quit.  I don't want my name to be associated with them any longer, as I left over safety issues and bad management practices.I've been away from there and back out on my own for a year now.  This same employer advertises a "fleet" of svc trucks (they have 1), a 165T crane (which was sold years ago), etc.    Do I have any legal "rights" to my name?  I don't want to raise a big stink, I just want to be dissociated.  If I call, I'll get the runaround and they'll probably leave the website the way it is to spite me.Anyone ever dealt w/ something like this before?
Reply:I'd send ‘em a bill and a friendly reminder that your professional fees are now past due, for being on stand-by and available to answer inquiries as consultant in whatever field your credentials are being used as a promotional tool.Last edited by denrep; 05-10-2011 at 07:09 PM.
Reply:Thanks all for the suggestions - sounds like a phone call promptly followed by a letter is the best course, and get a lawyer involved if necessary.  I know they had an outside contractor produce the website.  What do you think is a reasonable time to request the changes to be made within?  30 days?  60 days?  I'm not trying to make enemies, just want to get the job done.
Reply:it should take less than 5 minutes to do, but i think 30 days is reasonable
Reply:Yeah I have managed my own web site in the past really shouldnt take that long. a week at most and thats loly gagging about it.Chances are they will have to pony up  some loot though as the site is just floating in cyber space so they need to get with the third party that did it. Most likely that will take the longest period of time for them. Some times I wonder why companies ever put up sites like this they go stale so quick. Why not just a E flyer like site name contact info company logo and a map with location if it applies. Include on there services offered.Personally i would send them a Cease and Desist that had a time period to stop with a billing rate for using your name in advertisment. A endorsment fee if you will.Then if they dont get it done in a timely manner bill them.http://www.leap.cc/cms/index.php
Reply:+1 to all the above tbone, I would really have to question the wisdom of anyone boasting about something they can't control, or own outright (like a person).I guess I understand the poor management... What happens when someone calls and asks for your input??Matt
Reply:To give some closure to this topic, later that same day I wrote an email requesting that my information be removed from the company's website within 30 days.  I never received a reply, but when I went back to the website today, my info was gone.  Thanks all for the advice - everything worked out fine.
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