References
Most employers request references on a prospective employee to verify, for example, information about his or her employment history.
While there is generally no legal obligation on an employer to provide a reference on an employee or former employee to a prospective employer, when employers do respond to reference requests, they should aim to treat all requests consistently.
How to avoid risk when providing employer references
Giving departing employees a reference should be a risk-free procedure. But there are potentially damaging pitfalls to avoid.
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