a friend of mine went to work today and a buy said oh such and such cant go to this job because the boss told me about his backround record
2006-10-19 00:45:22 · 7 answers · asked by shyseyes1 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
this employer said what was on my backround check to an employee whom said it to 5 different guys that were standing together.and my friend didnt sign any papers for a backround check to be done when he was hired or even when he had his interview or did his application
2006-10-19 01:02:09 · update #1
Some employees will have a need to know. Whether revealing personal information to others is a violation of privacy depends on your local law. And the nature of that information.
If the proposed employee is a child abuser or a sex maniac, I think more people have a right to know than if it is a reformed shoplifter or dope addict.
2006-10-19 00:51:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it. But how would the employee (it was said about) be able to prove it? Don't employers usually, if they gossip about that stuff, just say in defense, "So and so wouldn't have fit in here anyway; s/he's too educated or not from the same area as the rest of the employees or has some other thing easily picked at by the rest of the employees. They'd have torn him/her up."
Now, what kind of background check is it? If it's criminal, then sure, I think it's not illegal, if something shows up on a criminal background check, all the supervisors need to know. If it's credit, past work history, something personal, then it's not anyone's business.
2006-10-19 07:50:56 · answer #2 · answered by *babydoll* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told when I managed a business that all I was allowed to ask when hiring new employees was if they were fired and if they were dependable. But some businesses have a credit report type thing they do online to learn more.
2006-10-19 07:54:37 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah E 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the charge for doing such a thing is refered to as, deflemation of character
2006-10-19 14:15:14 · answer #4 · answered by D. N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it really isn't anyone elses business, even if other supervisors may be involved.
2006-10-19 10:27:07 · answer #5 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only HR can know, if it spreads its a violation of privacy and it can be easy to sue for damages
2006-10-19 07:52:55 · answer #6 · answered by Southie9 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is
2006-10-19 07:50:25 · answer #7 · answered by l4wyr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋