What information is a previous employer legally allowed to release regarding your employment with them?
M. Anthony asked:
This question applies to the state of California.
This question applies to the state of California.
I have been told that employers are only allowed to confirm dates of employment, nothing more, such as the nature of your departure from the company. I want to know if this is true, and to what extent.
The reason for asking this question is, I want to know whether or not the fact I was fired from a company will hinder my future employment.
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Dates of employment are all they get.
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Dates of employment and whether you’re rehire able is all they can legally give. Other information is allowed only if you sign a release allowing more information, which some potential employers will ask you to sign.