2006-06-28 06:07:24 · 15 answers · asked by batmantis1999 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Here are the questions my current employer asked my former employer:
1. Did he/she work part time or full time?
2. Reason for leaving?
3. Did he/she give appropriate notice?
4. Is he/she eligible for rehire?
5. Source of information (memory/records/both)
6. Do you have any other comments?
It's not the former employer I have the problem with, it's the current, they are a VERY shady company,
Any lawyers out there?
2006-06-28 06:22:44 · update #1
A current or prospective employer can ask a former employer anything they want. It's the former employer that has to be careful what they say. Most will only verify dates of employment. Smart employers won't answer whether someone is rehireable, or whether they were a good worker or not. Employers have to worry about defamation suits due to your not getting a job because of what they might have said. So, the short answer is: a current/prospective employer can "ask" anything they want, they just might not get an answer.
2006-06-28 13:49:34 · answer #1 · answered by michattorney 2 · 6⤊ 2⤋
They can ask whatever they want, but what your former employer responds with is a different story. Anything based on opinion is usually left out because you could sue them if you lose the job because of something they say.
Most employers stick with "she worked here from 2000-2003, and had good attendance." If they really liked you, they'll probably also say lots of nice things.
2006-06-28 13:12:42 · answer #2 · answered by ontario ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A prospective employer can ask any question pretty much they want, as long as it does not infringe upon the federal discrimination guidelines. Now the previous employer, if they are smart, will be very cautious about how they give a truthful answer. The best for you is to be forthright and honest about your own work history. Take responsiblility for your actions and take the credit for your achievements.
2006-06-28 13:29:50 · answer #3 · answered by Dawk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can ask anything, but if they lie, you can sue them and win damages. Most former employers say nothing about your employment other than when you started and when you left. They don't want to be sued.
2006-06-28 13:10:55 · answer #4 · answered by Superstar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they would re-hire you. The former employer is not, by law, allowed to 'slander' your name. Big NO NO. If you have doubts, then do not put them down in your work history...
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2006-06-28 13:11:10 · answer #5 · answered by Sam_I_Am 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LEGALLY she is allowed to ask whatever she wants. This is called 1st amendment freedom of speech. I can ask who i want about whatever i want.
Now, also LEGALLY your former employer is NOT OBLIGATED to answer ANY of the questions. She may LEGALLY maintain complete silence.
2006-06-28 16:01:30 · answer #6 · answered by hq3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The date you were hired and when you left. Your wage when you started and when you left. The more peronal questions they can only ask your references
2006-06-28 13:16:14 · answer #7 · answered by littlebopeep 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are only supposed to ask if you actually worked there or not, and when?
Anything else would be a "Bush-Like" infringement on your rights!
2006-06-28 13:10:24 · answer #8 · answered by Truth Seeker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dates of employment and if you are eligible for re-hire
2006-06-28 13:11:44 · answer #9 · answered by Amanda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u a good worker if u on time if take drug drink to much it if u show up for work if u sick a lot
2006-06-28 13:14:16 · answer #10 · answered by rnd1938 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋