A few years ago I remember hearing that it was considered illegal for a previous employer to talk badly about you when someone calls for a work reference. That they are to only pretty much ask: "If givin the chance would you hire her/him again?" and then the reference is to answer with a yes or no. That they are not to "diminish" your name for a bad work experience. Is this true? What is allowed to be said, etc.? Does anyone know? THANKS
2006-11-11 06:26:11 · 2 answers · asked by Dolphin 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I don't think that's actually a law as your previous employer has a right to tell your prospective employer if you had a habit of not coming into work beyond your vacation time, didn't complete your responsibilities on time. I don't think they should tell your employer you're a horrible human being b/c they didn't like you, but as far as I know it's not illegal.
Also, if your employer is going to say something bad about you, then don't list them in the first place. Only include that job for a background check, if they require one.
2006-11-11 06:32:29 · answer #1 · answered by penpallermel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a prior corporation can not say something derogatory approximately u. they could answer confident or no if asked in the event that they could hire u lower back, and if the respond is not any, they can't state why. additionally if u have been fired for theft, they cant say that the two.
2016-10-17 03:33:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋