I have two jobs at the moment, and one of my employers called the other to make sure that I would be able to satisfy the requirments of both positions.
2006-08-02 15:51:03 · 12 answers · asked by soggymatzo 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Yes, They can contact your other employer, there is nothing illegal about it.
They 'cannot' ask subjective questions, "Is she/he liked by others.
?" or " does she/he work hard?"
They can ask if you are punctual, are you eligible to be rehired if laid off, what level of responsibility does he/she have? How long has he/she been employed?
Employers are usually very careful to avoid libel by not giving opinions that are not matters of fact.
But, they can and do call one another, perfectly legal.
Yours: Grumpy
2006-08-02 15:54:50 · answer #1 · answered by Grumpy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would look at the CA department of labor and workforce website. They should be able to give you the disclosure policies of what the employers can share about you. And remember when you fill out an application/employment info sheet when you list other/previous/current employers and there's the little box to check asking if they can contact the folks you list, well, that may be there basis as well.
Good luck!
2006-08-02 22:55:43 · answer #2 · answered by MrsBenji 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not illegal. anywhere. you can ask them not to contact your current employer but that can make them think that you have something to hide. the reason you provide previous places that you worked is so the current job you are applying for can check to see if you are a good worker and so forth. they just want to cover their *ss so they don't get stuck with someone who won't do go work or who will be late all the time.
2006-08-02 22:58:13 · answer #3 · answered by maharet3am 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not. There's not much complication about it. One person can say to another person whatever he/she wants. But if it gets into personal details, then it may get a little tricky and could border on slander if it's bad stuff. But unless one employer is saying bad stuff solely for the purpose of preventing you from being employeed, it's entirely legal.
2006-08-02 22:58:33 · answer #4 · answered by illuminatiscott 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know what? That would irk me so much. I recently had that happen to me and in the end I lost my other job! I will never, ever let an employer know that I have a second job...it is really none of their business.
2006-08-02 22:58:53 · answer #5 · answered by myview 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you list one employer as a reference when applying for the other job then yes it is certainly legal but otherwise I'm not really sure.
2006-08-02 22:54:52 · answer #6 · answered by Matt T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate these employers who have moonlighting regulations. My old job (a major casino), actually told us we COULD NOT get a second job without their written permission! Well excuse me but they can kiss my a$$. What I do when I'm not working for them is none of their business if it doesn't effect my performance while I'm at work. I don't know what to tell you but I feel your pain.
2006-08-02 22:57:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely nothing wrong with that, and its a very proper question. He can legally call any employer you list on your application to confirm your employment and ask non-discriminatory, work-related questions.
2006-08-02 22:56:35 · answer #8 · answered by You'll Never Outfox the Fox 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think its illegal. Its a little rude..but not really illegal.
2006-08-02 22:54:50 · answer #9 · answered by Michelle H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, thats how they verify experience. are they just supposed to take your word for it?
2006-08-02 22:54:59 · answer #10 · answered by cynthetiq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋