2007-01-15 08:59:05 · 12 answers · asked by helpclarify 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Legally, they can only confirm that you were indeed employed by them.
In practice, however, prospective imployers can "informally" find out about you.
2007-01-15 09:07:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are not suppose to say anything bad. They basically can say whether you have re-hire status or not and that is about it. It all depends though on the questions the prospective employer asks and how "professional" your former employer is.
2007-01-15 09:04:20 · answer #2 · answered by I do what I want.. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am under the impression that they can say anything about your performance while you were working for them. How else would your prospective employer know whether or not you are 'right' for their position? What they 'think' they know about your personal life is off limits but we all know in this day and time....people talk.
And sometimes they talk too much!!
2007-01-15 09:06:39 · answer #3 · answered by Edisto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-20 06:07:46 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can sue them if they do. I thought they were not suppose to say anything except how long you worked there and maybe what you made. I am not sure they can say that. Be careful. I was given a lot of bad references from a boss you disliked me personally. She even bad mouthed me for one job and took it herself and really screwed up the person who hired her instead of me. If you think someone is going to give you bad references don't list them. Say you worked for yourself.
2007-01-15 09:04:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the HR people that i worked for, had this issue arise. They are only allowed to disclose that your worked there, and they can verify dates that were worked. However, i DO know of a very large corporation, whose HR people DO say detrimental things about their previous employees....all it's gonna take, is one person with a little cash behind them, and a good lawyer.....
2007-01-15 09:05:28 · answer #6 · answered by rocketgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use only references you know will be good towards you. When in doubt, omit. And regarding what is said, it may vary legally, but how do you know what is said and by whom? How could you prove it, legally? So stick with your gut and whom you know. If at all possible, don't open the door for the wolf to get in.
2007-01-15 09:10:03 · answer #7 · answered by skiipole 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can give your dates of employment and if you were fired, quit, or laid off - that's all they can legally say
2007-01-15 09:03:52 · answer #8 · answered by ksmpmjoll 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can say exactly what they want. As long as you have had a good record you shouldnt be worried. If you are worried dont list them as a reference.
2007-01-15 09:03:10 · answer #9 · answered by Akbar B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to say anything bad. If you did they can only verify your working there and it is up to them how to leave it. If they de-face you, they are in big doo doo.
2007-01-15 09:06:18 · answer #10 · answered by lorihurley03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋