2006-08-17 05:24:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
They can tell them whatever they want. However at the risk of suit by not being able to provide solid proof to support what they say, most major companies ususally only provide basic information such as term of employment and whether you were terminated or the decision to leave was yours.
2006-08-17 06:50:40 · answer #1 · answered by ½«gumwrapper 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a huge difference between what an employer is allowed to do under state employment laws, and what is a good idea to do without getting sued for something.
Can an employer tell more than just you worked there? Yes
Can an employer say you were always late? Yes
Can an employer say you were fired for stealing? Yes
Can an employer be sued for saying those things - Maybe. In some states - Texas for one - regulate what employers can/cannot say. Other states leave it open.
Employers that know what they are doing will often verify the dates of employment, job title, and if you are eligible for rehire.
2006-08-17 18:22:00 · answer #2 · answered by Joan Mershon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, all prospective employers can do is "verify" employment. Did this person work for you? Yes or no. As far as personal stuff they can ask - none. They can ask if the former employer would hire you back or not and the former employer can answer. That's about it without written permission from you.
2006-08-17 12:37:10 · answer #3 · answered by Zelda 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Usually they contact your former employer to verify your employment with them. They verify your position, title, but never your income or the reason for or why you left that position. This is against the law and it is against your right to privacy. Indeed, this is the reason why REFERENCES exist!!!!! If you can list your previous employer even better...but usually employer don't like to have their best employees leave and when asked questions they may lie (tell horrible things) to get their employees back...this is the reason why prospective employeers shouldn't ask former employers
2006-08-17 12:45:02 · answer #4 · answered by christiansareawesome 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You could say" As my next employer, for whom I have never worked, I won't be working for you again, because the last time I didn't work for you, you said I wouldn't be welcome to not work for you again".
Simple.
2006-08-17 12:34:12 · answer #5 · answered by BazTheFraz 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They are not suppose to and if they do, it is grounds for a lawsuit.
2006-08-17 12:31:43 · answer #6 · answered by Tony T 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋