2006-06-13 04:49:25 · 3 answers · asked by arnojohnson 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Yes. You are protected under Federal Law. You must be able to prove the employer gave information other than date of employment and job type.
2006-06-13 04:54:42 · answer #1 · answered by mj_duke 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is provided that the former employer is not telling the truth - then it is called libel. If the former employer tells the whole truth and nothing but the truth he is being legal. (Saying something like Mr. X was fired because he is a crook is not OK but saying Mr. X was fired because he was caught taking money from the cash register is OK. Same basic thing but the second phrase is a prove-able fact).
2006-06-13 11:55:21 · answer #2 · answered by smgray99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it's not slanderous and overt, it may be unethical, but I don't think it's illegal.
Just as it's not illegal to have someone get you a job just because they know you as a friend or relative.
2006-06-13 11:54:51 · answer #3 · answered by parsonsel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋