2007-03-20 04:11:11 · 15 answers · asked by wett one 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
They can, but they run the risk of litigation if you are denied a job because of their reference. Most companies now only verify employment (dates, title held, salary.)
2007-03-20 05:04:50 · answer #1 · answered by Mel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course they can. But it all depends on the situation when you got fired. It could´ve been terminated for downsizing reasons or it could be because you were a ´horrible worker´. The first one sounding good, the second bad. If you left on bad terms then you shouldn´t even mention that you ever worked there. That´s why phones were invented...just one call and they can make up their mind from there on out, whether you will get hired or not. However, I´ve been fired for being silly from a job, but left of such friendly terms, that it seemed like they practically helped me get the new job...lol. Just keep a good relationship with every employer you´ve ever had. Cite the good, and don´t mention the bad. Good luck.
2007-03-20 04:23:10 · answer #2 · answered by nassim420 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, your previous employer can tell they terminated you, assuming they are asked about it. What I've seen is that, unless managers of both companies (the new and the old one) meet for some reason, what companies check is if you worked there. The reason for you being fired will usually be part of the interview for the new job.
2007-03-20 04:17:40 · answer #3 · answered by the penguin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Illinois they are allowed to state the time frame that you worked there, position held and that you were employed. What can get you is if they ask would this person be eligible for rehire.
Most companies policies only allow for HR to state that you worked from XX/XX to XX/XX and that you held the position of XXXXXXXX. This would go for both good and termed employees. It's a standard that they will not get into trouble by using.
2007-03-20 04:26:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally yes. The only things your old employeer can say is that you were terminated and if you would be eligable for rehire if a possition was available. They are not supposed to go into detail.
2007-03-20 04:21:08 · answer #5 · answered by buggerhead 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you cite them as a reference, yes. However, I've seen that many previous employers tend to give a decent reference to fired employees, if not for anything else but to get rid of them and pass them on to someone else.
2007-03-20 04:14:00 · answer #6 · answered by pokecheckme 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If they are listed on your resume as previous employer, yes they can and they can also state the reason for your dismissal.
2007-03-20 04:22:04 · answer #7 · answered by ann t 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if this varies from state to state, but here in KY your former employer can only verify whether you did or did not work there and nothing else.
2007-03-20 04:14:37 · answer #8 · answered by Tallulah 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your potential employer calls them for a reference, then yes, they can tell them that they fired you.
2007-03-20 04:14:21 · answer #9 · answered by mikah_smiles 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but I'm pretty sure they can't give any more information than that (ie. either "he quit" or "he was fired" or "he was laid off due to lack of work"). They arent supposed to get into details.
2007-03-20 04:14:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋