2006-12-20 23:03:42 · 13 answers · asked by audrey o 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Generally speaking only the dates of their employment.
2006-12-20 23:07:02 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about a reference then an employer must ensure that any information given about the employee is fair and reasonable - it must not contain any personal information that does not relate directly to the job.
References often ask about atttendence/sickness records, responsibility/capability of employee with reference to the job applied for etc.
Unfortunately ones employer does not have to show the employee the reference, however, if one has a good relationship with the current employer they may be willing to let one see the reference before giving it to the potential employer.
Hope the above helps a little.
2006-12-20 23:18:44 · answer #2 · answered by paul h 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The credibility of the employee, for sure. That would affect the chance of your getting a new job in the same field. If you're already employed by another employer, the previous employer, if in the same mother company, can give the reference of your attitude, performance & skill to the next employer.
2006-12-20 23:11:44 · answer #3 · answered by Evo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Data Protection Act 1998 protects you from disreputable employers seeking information. I assume in this instance you mean taking up references about you? if this is the case:
1) The Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 (UCTA) may apply to anyone who writes an untruthful reference about you.
2) The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 Act applies if you work in financial services, these organisations are bound in law to supply references.
In other words, very limited information.
2006-12-20 23:43:28 · answer #4 · answered by nosilla 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally only the date and duration of your employment, but this can be extended to include what the employer's experience was with you as a employee WRT your work performance,etc
PS: The vilar queen: A referee takes part in a sports match therefore the term is reference, not referee.
2006-12-21 00:06:12 · answer #5 · answered by Big Ben 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dates of employment and confirmation that you were actually there. NO personal details can be given under the dat protection act but unfortunately this is frequently ignored and a LOT of employers are less then scrupulous in that respect.
2006-12-20 23:08:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Under federal law when a perspective employer calls a past employer, the past employer is only permitted to confirm that you worked there, what date you started and left, and whether they would rehire or not. They are not permitted to reveal anything about your character or work habits/ethic, none of that.
2006-12-20 23:13:46 · answer #7 · answered by tatersma1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The others have answered you. However, as one has said, if the new employer wants to really find out who you are, they can and will. Confess what you did NOW, otherwise you will be fired when they do find out. Then you will have two black marks on your record-you don't want that. When in a hole, STOP DIGGING!
2006-12-20 23:13:37 · answer #8 · answered by Curt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have given your previous employer as a referee, then your new employer can ask them anything.
If you have not given them as a referee your new employer needs to ask your permission to speak with them which you can deny on the grounds that if you left on bad terms they may give an unfavourable reference.
2006-12-20 23:08:04 · answer #9 · answered by Dogs'r'us 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
in regards to a reference - dates of employment and salary / hourly rate. If they say any more then that, they can get into legal trouble.
2006-12-21 04:00:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋