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Do you need permission to contact previous employers?
Can your current employer contact your previous employer without your consent? Yes. It’s a free country. Yes, just like an employee can contact former employees of their current employer, no consent is required for a current employer to contact a former employer of its employee.
What information can a former employer give out?
One of the things job seekers often wonder about is what a previous employer can say about them as a former employee.
Is it bad to say not to contact a former employer?
It’s perfectly acceptable to answer no to contacting your current employer. Most employers understand this and usually won’t have any effect on their decision. It’s usually okay to answer “no” for “can we contact your current employer.” It’s not okay to answer “no” for companies you aren’t working for anymore.
Is it illegal to talk bad about a former employer?
There are no federal laws that address what an employer can or can’t say about a worker. Many states, however, have enacted legislation that gives employers a qualified immunity when providing information for a reference check.
Can I sue my employer for disclosing personal information?
Yes, you can sue your employer. This is serious and you have damages for this invasion of your privacy.
Why do employers ask if they can contact previous employer?
Employers ask if they can contact your previous employers for several reasons: Employers want to check your work history to confirm that you are accurately presenting your job title, how long you worked with the company, the reasons you left and how much you were paid.
What is illegal to talk about in work?
Some states, including California, have laws prohibiting employers from taking any job-related action based on a worker’s lawful conduct off the job. Generally speaking, an employer may not inquire or otherwise obtain facts about highly personal aspects of an employee’s private life.