References

 

Employment reference-checking should be part of every company's hiring process. Done properly, checking employee references can improve the rate of successful new hires.  However, due to fear of lawsuits, many former employers are reluctant to assist you with employment references.   Employers can use various techniques to get this important reference information.

 

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NEWS/ARTICLES

When A Reference Call Comes In: Give A Negative Reference Or Stay Silent? 

 

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FAQs

1. When speaking with a prospective employee's references, what can an employer do or ask to obtain the most valuable, accurate information?
   
   
2. How can an employer get around a neutral reference policy so it can obtain the information it needs to make a proper hiring decision?
   
   
3. Are employers protected by law from defamation lawsuits when disclosing information about a current or former employee during a reference check?
   
   
4. Can an employer give out negative information about a former employee without running a legal risk?
   
   
5. Can an employer be held legally liable for failing to conduct a thorough reference check?