2007-12-01 10:07:29 · 19 answers · asked by crh 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, They can only inform them that you have been employed there and how long. Also if you quit or were fired. They cannot disclose the reason for being fired either.
2007-12-01 10:11:51 · answer #1 · answered by GL1420 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's a very shady area. Technically they can but very few ever would, simply because of the chances of getting sued! Larger companies tend only to give a reference which states what dates you were employed by them for as they go through HR who do not know anything about you. If you have been dismissed however i would be honest from the beginning....I have employed people who have had the guts to be honest with me and tell me why they got sacked however if i take someone on and the reference comes back looking bad and they haven't mentioned it it's much worse, remember that most jobs offer you employment "on the condition of receiving satisfactory references"
2007-12-01 18:17:59 · answer #2 · answered by awaywiththefairies1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but many employers now have adopted policies of "neutral" references where they merely give your dates of employment, job title and responsibilities, and salary.
This protects them from being sued for something that either is false or is deemed by the worker to be false.
The other game that is sometimes played is to rave about the favored ones, and to be neutral about the ones they dislike. HR departments get to know each other, and word gets out.
2007-12-01 18:13:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can, have done, still do and always will give the references thay like to give. Omissions from references are enough - like omitting to say that you are reliable, trustworthy, etc. I know someone who worked in one HR office where the male boss was really polite to one girl whose reference he wrote, and the reference bore no relation to the way he treated her, nor to her (good) qualities! If you're nervous about someone who'd write a reference, don't give their details, - instead get a friend or work colleague who you trust to write the reference.
2007-12-01 18:13:39 · answer #4 · answered by jenesuispasunnombre 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
what do you mean FAW8? An employer in California can give a bad reference. I've had it happen to me, and I live in California.
2007-12-01 18:09:50 · answer #5 · answered by Grey Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes if the employee thought u were a bad employee they will most likely say so h/e if u knw u did good then u should have no worries
2007-12-01 18:09:49 · answer #6 · answered by shroomie311 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most employers do not want to be open to a lawsuit. They will merely state that you are not considered to be rehired or employable by their company. That says a lot.
2007-12-01 18:12:10 · answer #7 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Follow this link for some helpful information.
http://www.references-etc.com/zipping_the_lips_of_a_former_employer.html
It is a very fine line to walk. A former employer will state whether or not you worked for them and for how long. If more is said, they can possibly open themselves up for slander. That is my understanding.
2007-12-01 18:23:30 · answer #8 · answered by johnny_eagle_chops 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are they able to, yes.
Are they legally allowed to, no. The law is clear that they cannot give anymore information other than when you worked and how long you worked, and whether they would hire you again.
They cannot give anything else.
2007-12-01 18:11:03 · answer #9 · answered by capturedheart143 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I was an assistant manager that sat in on hiring, and I know that they are now only allowed to confirm the dates you worked at the job. Anymore asked should not be asnwered, because it is not legal.
2007-12-01 18:47:24 · answer #10 · answered by primalclaws1974 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋