2007-06-05 03:36:55 · 9 answers · asked by Angela H 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It is if they have to lie to give the bad reference.
2007-06-05 03:45:01 · answer #1 · answered by Al Dave Ismail 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No an employer should be honest with questions asked
about a past employee, how else would we know if a persons
job proformance was good - great - horrible. What employer
wants an employee that never shows up or is not good worker.
2007-06-05 10:48:07 · answer #2 · answered by chris w 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ms kitty got it right....they can ask if the person worked there and for how long..but the killer question is "Would you hire this person back?"...and they can only say yes or no....no details...but if the person hears a NO on the other end...well then they don't have to know anymore anyway...so then you're sunk....so give out numbers of those you know you are still in good standing....
2007-06-05 10:46:48 · answer #3 · answered by TWISTER 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No it isn't, but most who are smart (because they may be sued) only give out information as to employment dates, etc.
2007-06-05 10:53:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope they can tell the person whatever they wAnt unfortunaly - freedom of speech
2007-06-05 10:40:32 · answer #5 · answered by countmypegs 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no.Thats why its always good to leave your job on good terms and if you've been bad then its time to kiss some ass before you leave. good luck
2007-06-05 11:01:25 · answer #6 · answered by scar 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The only question they can answer (yes or no) is..."Would you ever hire this person again?"
2007-06-05 10:40:16 · answer #7 · answered by MsKitty 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, it's not illegal.
2007-06-05 10:43:26 · answer #8 · answered by QueenLori 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not if what they say is true.
2007-06-05 10:46:10 · answer #9 · answered by mnwomen 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋