The Scoop Behind Reference Checks & Employee Rights

ImproveJobProspectsIf you’re interviewing and curious about what your current employer can dish to your future employer during a reference check, listen up.

Overall, your only right as an employee is for an employer to not make slanderous statements. If you’re currently negotiating a settlement with your current employer, then by all means the employer must oblige by that agreement.

According to The New York Post, some employers may rely on a “no reference” policy. Essentially, they’ll only say yes or no as to whether or not you worked there and in what capacity.

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