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As in the other thread discussing this issue, I've looked it up and there's no federal or other laws that specifically state that an employer cannot give any information on a former employer other than dates employed and general things of that sort.
Now I agree some companies may only release such general information due to perceptions of potential litigation issues, but I'm wiling to bet many employers don't care or can easily skirt such things.
As 20yrsinBranson alludes to, even something as innocuous as eligibility for rehire can be a loaded question an employer can use to their advantage. If you were calling an applicant's reference and they simply stated no, this person is not eligible for rehire, that alone could be enough to say bye bye to your chances of getting an offer. Why isn't this person not eligible? See where I'm going with this?
If you were calling an applicant's reference and they simply stated no, this person is not eligible for rehire, that alone could be enough to say bye bye to your chances of getting an offer. Why isn't this person not eligible? See where I'm going with this?
And that question is sometimes abused by those on a power trip. Not everyone who leaves a job leaves on bad terms. They should make the question illegal and that would put a damper on the power hungry fools. But I am sure some would attempt to answer it anyway. But the good thing is these people have no idea who they are talking to on the phone. It could be someone calling "pretending" to get a reference to see what is being said.
An employer can give out any truthful information to a potential employer. If you were fired for bad attendance they can say 'we let OC go because of poor attendance'. Most do not in my experience give more than dates worked.
If i got fired from a job and i'm trying to get a new one would the employer be able to see why i was fired just from a backround check or would they have to call and ask why i was fired
If i got fired from a job and i'm trying to get a new one would the employer be able to see why i was fired just from a backround check or would they have to call and ask why i was fired
Background checks can vary, there is no "one size fit's all".
Legally, a potential employer can inquire about your job history, separation, work ethic, etc. And legally, the former employer can choose (or not) to honestly answer the questions.
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