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Can your former employer tell a prospective employer about a workman's claim in tn you had while employed by them?
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∙ 13y ago
Employers are now only able to state whether or not you are "rehire-able" or not so essentially would like hire you again "yes or no". If you list references that are former employers or supervisors depending on company policy they may be able to right a letter or recommendation.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 13y agoYou have no expectation of privacy regarding a worker comp claim. One employer can tell another. Prospective employers must not discriminate against WC claimants, but can, of course, bar workers disabled from performing even one essential job function.
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How long can a former employer tell prospective employers about positive drug screen for trucking jobs?
A former employer may inform a prospective employer at his discretion.
Can a prospective employer ask you why you left your previous employer?
Employers are NOT restricted in making factual comments on former employers. They are liable only if they make knowingly false statements. Prospective employers can ask about your former job, too.
Can a former employer tell prospective employers you were terminated due to failing a drug test in Michigan?
No
Can your former employer tell a prospective employer about your health condition?
No!All they can say is "No Commet",it is against the law to give a bad recommendation. No it is a massive invasion of privacy and illegal. Conult a lawyer. Get as much information on the employer who divulged the information. You just might have a lawsuit against your former employer.
What rights do you have if a former employer lies to prospective employer?
If the improper information causes you harm (such as not getting your new job), your state law may allow you to sue your former employer for damages. Please contact a local attorney or your state bar referral line for more information.
Can you sue your former company if one of the managers call without being called your prospective employer and says bad things?
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What to do for job references if let go?
(Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, nor am I an HR person) My understanding is that if a prospective employer calls your job references, the former employer can only verify the dates of employment.
What questions can a prospective employer legally ask a former employer for a reference check in Virginia?
The only questions that are truly legal are if the employee worked their and what their position was. They can also ask if they are eligible for rehire.
What questions can a prospective employer legally ask a former employer for a reference check in maryland?
They can ask anything they wish, though there are some limits regarding status that could lead to discrimination. And answers by the former employer may be limited by various privacy statutes, but anything that is a matter of public record can be shared. Most former employers will only confirm the dates of employment and the position(s) held.
What does it mean when they ask on a job application about a former employer what capacity in which they are employed?
It means your relationship to the referee. i.e current employer, previous employer, mentor, personal tutor, head teacher and alike.
What questions can employers ask former employers about incumbents?
A prospective employer can ask ANYTHING. It must not consider race, sex, religion, age, or disability if it has more than 14 employees.
If you have a workmans comp claim that happened two years ago with a former employer but need to have a medical procedure done now will you be paid at your old salary rate or what you are making now?
Hi~ It was my understanding that once you resigned your position with your employer that you were no longer entitled to WC benefits....and if your were terminated by your employer before a final closure to your settlement, then that is a whole different legal matter!!
