When a prospective employer checks your previous job references how much infromation can they give?

Answer 1

I'm an HR Rep and the only information I can give out (this is the same for a majority of companies in the US) is confirmation of position, duration at the position, and how much the previous employee's salary was.

This day and age if a company gives out performance based information the previous employee can sue for that because it is their opinion and only that. Previous employees have sued previous employers for just that so companies don't want to be liable. They can only confirm facts.

Answer 2

Hi,

Legally previous employers can not provide much information. Large companies typically mandate the following info only:

- Job Title
- Dates of Employment
- Eligible for rehire

The last item basically is used as an indirect method of asking if the person was fired since most companies have a policy against hiring workers which have been fired.

HOWEVER, employers are not limited to only providing this information. They can provide more information, but smart employers typically will not state anything which is not a concrete fact (Explained further below). If you did a spectacularly poor job and the employer has a grudge, he can legally phrase his answers in a negative context.

The reason employers often limit their responses to facts is because they can be legally liable for what they say. If they say negative things which hinder your chance to get a job, you can sue them. On the other hand, if a company hires you based on a false recommendation the new company can sue. It is truly a lose-lose situation for the past employer, hence the very strict guidelines.

Hope this helps,

Leo

ps. If you are concerned about a specific job, call them up (or get a friend if it is a small company) and ask for a reference. This way you will know exactly what is being said

Answer 3

Your previous employer will only give the date you started and the date you departed. All of the larger employers use this do to liability issues. If you worked for a mom and pop business, they might supply more info if they are stupid.

Answer 4

I think all they can do is verify your job title, length of employment, job duties (background check)

As a reference, the prospective employer can ask questions about your character and work ethic.

Answer 5

My employer does not give information. They will only verify (in yes or no answers): current rate of pay, time of service and title. That's it.

It's a good idea to get a letter of reference or recommendation from someone that you feel comfortable with while you are still working there.

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Answer 7

Alot of employers do.But your previous employers can not say anything Bad about you.

Answer 8

In LA they don't even use the application.