what do employers have
to put in a reference /?
2007-03-19 02:19:15 · 9 answers · asked by carol c 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
As much or as little as they want. Many companies now only confirm work dates, possibly the reason why the person left.
2007-03-19 02:22:05 · answer #1 · answered by ANDREW J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing bad. They can put negative comments though and the reader can draw conclusions.
For example John Smith works well at his duties and is a little quiet when around the office. Meaning, John Smith is not a good mixer and therefore cannot be part of a team. John Smith is not often late for work and seems to finish his tasks in the working hours. Meaning, not a good time keeper and goes home on the dot of 5.
2007-03-19 02:25:53 · answer #2 · answered by ANF 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What DO they have to put in a reference
dates of hire, job title, and wages
What can they put in a reference?
Anything that is factual. They cannot disclose something that is opinion. Such as: the employee was always late (opinion). However, they can state: the employee was late coming into work 10 of the last 30 days (because it is a documented fact).
However, most company only disclose the former.
2007-03-19 02:26:20 · answer #3 · answered by Searcher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Employers in addition to giving the employment information can give positive information about the employee, but are barred by law from giving negative comments. So if you were not a model employee, they will give your employment dates, location of employment, title and job description.
2007-03-19 02:24:59 · answer #4 · answered by Christopher L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The compulsory information would be your job title, their job title and the duration you worked at the company, plus an explanation of what the company does. Any promotions you received should also be mentioned.
It is pretty standard for them to also include a breakdown of your role, plus their comments on how well you did that role. It is also beneficial for them to talk about your character (are you a team player? good time management? personable? etc)
2007-03-19 02:21:45 · answer #5 · answered by lazer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its just an overview of an employees overall performance in that particular role. Number of absences (if any), punctuality, mannerisms, and generally, just how they performed in their job. You may also want to add in how suitable u think he/she will be for the new job they are going for. You can say whatever u want really, as long as it's the truth.
2007-03-19 02:25:11 · answer #6 · answered by Katie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
employers? they just call and check references - i.e. that the employee worked at the company, they did the job they said they did, etc
2007-03-19 02:21:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your new place of work will just ring up the old place and thats how it is done now a days. No more paper work to be filled in.
2007-03-19 02:31:16 · answer #8 · answered by Pinkflower 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their name and their position in the company. Your name and the position you held and how long you worked with the firm. They are not allowed to write anything bad about you.
2007-03-19 02:27:03 · answer #9 · answered by Loxie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋