law

Posted By: Dawn on 2008-08-04
In Reply to: Not so, They can only confirm that you have worked there and for how long. - Thank God...

This is a subject I know about all too well. It is true, by law an employer can only verify dates of employment unless asked for a reference by the employee (in writing). If the former employer does reveal any other information about the ex-employee, the ex-employer can be in big trouble. This is the case in any job profession. There actually are penalties applicable for this.

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Is there a black list for MT's? I feel like giving up. - teelcee
- Don't put them down as a previous employer - - say you took time off to raise kids/grand kids
  - And hope & pray the recruiters don't know each other :) - (sm) - A suggestion
- In an informal way, yes. SM - in a manner of speaking
- Blacklist - anon
  - Yes, there is a blacklist among recruiters, - Fellow MT
- and keep it professional and keep a cool head (sm) - A suggestion
- Do not put down your supervisor as a reference (sm) - A few suggestions
  - There is a "click" among recruiters and - they do not go through the normal
  - There is no such federal law! :) - SM
    - Not so, They can only confirm that you have worked there and for how long. - Thank God...
      - Open your eyes, wake up and smell the coffee - etc. - NM
      - You are very misinformed. - BDTD
      - law - Dawn
        They can also verify salary and eligibility for rehire. nm - mm
        Calif is attempting to revoke the "employee shares salary info with another employee" penalty. - That being "your fired." (NM)
        This is true... - see message
    - I don't have time to refer to reference the law details but (sm) - A few suggestions

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