I recently received a job offer from a government agency, which is exciting, but I'm facing a challenge with employment verification from my previous employer. I worked at my last company for 1.5 years before moving on, and during my time there, I had a difficult relationship with the office manager, who was known for her pettiness. Many colleagues left due to her behavior, and I made it clear in my exit interview that I was leaving because of her. Now, my potential employer has been trying to verify my past employment, but they've informed me that my former employer is not responding to their calls or emails. Given that it was a small company with only five employees, I suspect that the office manager has instructed the HR team not to respond to any inquiries about me. I'm concerned that this could jeopardize my job offer, and I'm looking for advice on what I can provide to my potential employer as proof of my previous employment. I know that for government roles, they might be strict about verification, but I'm hoping to find alternative documentation that could help, such as pay stubs or my W-2. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!