2006-10-19 01:30:08 · 10 answers · asked by erika c 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Thanks for the responses. I had just started researching this question myself when I posted it here. I've since found out it is illegal. I'm voting Letsee for best answer because he answered first, even though Reb was right and had more detail. As for Doe, good advice, but you know the saying, "When you assume,.....so don't go making value judgements based on one question.
2006-10-19 03:48:13 · update #1
It is illegal in the US. Can only confirm employment dates and position held.
2006-10-19 01:33:22 · answer #1 · answered by Letsee 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In this day and age i seriously doubt you would get another railroad to touch you with a ten foot pole.As soon as it comes to light that you were forced to resign they are going to drop you like a hot rock.You are too much of a liability for them to hire you.They will figure if you were doing drugs and/or alcohol while working for a different railroad you probably will again.The railroad used to be one big party, but back in the Eighties we had to make a decision to either quit whatever we were doing or quit the railroad.Most of us made the right decision and kept our jobs.The rest(like yourself) made the wrong decision and no longer work for the rr.Drugs/booze have no place on todays railroad.You should find another career.We don't need you out here with us.I don't mean to sound harsh but you made a decision,so move on and live with it.
2016-05-22 01:43:30 · answer #2 · answered by Claire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure that they can. When the current employer is asked why you left or are leaving, if this is the reason, they most likely will tell the prospective employer that you failed the drug test.
2006-10-19 01:33:49 · answer #3 · answered by Laurie K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they cannot! This is against the law! They are only allowed to answer certain questions, like how long you worked there, rate of pay, and would they re-hire. They are not allowed to go into detail.
2006-10-19 01:34:52 · answer #4 · answered by rebecca_sld 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As far as i know they can, thats why you give out your other jobs names on the application they are allowed to do a back ground check on people for hire.
2006-10-19 01:33:17 · answer #5 · answered by tess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best option is to stay off drugs.
more than your job opportunity disadvantages, think of your health, your family, and your immediate community..
u don't get the answer..
i don't mean the you "you" ok? the answer is "FOR THE EMPLOYEE" who got fired.
dude, advise for you? chill. (don't bother to email.) but you're welcome. be more specific next time, if u don't want general answers.
might i add that i try to provide answers not yet given, to provide a wider perspective, otherwise there's not much worth in just replying for points. and i also consider all others who may be interested in your question. so about your assumptions.. well, i wish you well!
2006-10-19 01:36:48 · answer #6 · answered by doe 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The information can not just be offered, but they can tell if they are asked specific questions.
2006-10-19 01:39:28 · answer #7 · answered by lisa46151 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They could tell them that. I don't know if it could get them into trouble for saying that, but it had better be true.
2006-10-19 01:31:45 · answer #8 · answered by kingstubborn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can by mouth but if they write it down their in trouble
2006-10-19 01:56:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Technically no... but proving it would be hard.
2006-10-19 01:38:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋