Can another job find out if you were fired in the past without your consent?

MANGOMIATA has awesome thighs!

From what I understand, a previous employer cannot say you were fired but merely you are not eligible for rehire. That, in itself, says you were let go for some reason or another but I don't think they can actually say you were let go.

redvelvetflames4ever

Lets clear up something here. First of all an employer can say anything they want as long as it is not defamatory and/or slanderous causing absolute irreparable harm They should not give a negative reference if a former employee is pursuing legal action against them because it is considered a form of retaliation. Other than that SOB former bosses have free reign. We have no laws that prevents an employer from giving a negative reference. As for your question, the minute you sign off on the consent form granting the prospective employer to conduct a reference check you are giving them permission to contact that former employer. If you do not wish for any particular company/boss to be contacted do not include them in your resume or application.

peaches6

Once you fill out an application, they have every right to do a background check, which includes contacting a previous employer. If you were fired and don't care to disclose that information, don't put it on your resume or on the job application.

Richard C

The HR rep could find out such information by contacting an individuals's past employers and simply asking about the work ethic of the possible/current employee; though it may not be specifcally phrased as "fired."

leysarob

Any employer may give out any truthful statements. If you were fired, then, yes, the employer can legally report your were fired. The employer can even tell why you were fired -- as long as the employer is truthful about the situation.

It's a myth that past employers can only give dates of employment, etc.

rwa000

references checks, as long as a previous employer does not lie about why an employee was no longer there they can tell the truth as long as it is the truth. It is becoming an urban legend that you can only ask 4 questions and that is it.B.S. you can ask what ever you like and they can choose to answer or not but it must be the truth, documented. not personal opinion that's what gets some employers in trouble

Sara

They can find out if you are eligible for rehire. If a previous employer gives out any information than that, and it causes you to not get a job, then the previous employer can be taken to court and sued. That is why most ex employers, when they are asked for a reference, will not do more than say you are either eligible for rehire or ineligible for rehire. But if you are ineligible for rehire, chance are you were either fired or you said something really stupid in your exit interview.

Enter Your Message or Comment

User Name:
User Email:
Post a comment: