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A prospective employer can ask ANYTHING. It must not consider race, sex, religion, age, or disability if it has more than 14 employees.

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Can a prospective employer ask you why you left your previous employer?

Employers are NOT restricted in making factual comments on former employers. They are liable only if they make knowingly false statements. Prospective employers can ask about your former job, too.


How do you ask a potential employer what the job pays?

Just ask outright. Employers want to answer your questions and usually ask if you have questions at the end of an interview. Ask, "What is the starting salary/wage for this position?" It is tactful and straight forward.


What questions can a prospective employer legally ask a former employer for a reference check in maryland?

They can ask anything they wish, though there are some limits regarding status that could lead to discrimination. And answers by the former employer may be limited by various privacy statutes, but anything that is a matter of public record can be shared. Most former employers will only confirm the dates of employment and the position(s) held.


What info does an employer find out about previous jobs?

A potential employer may ask one of your former employers questions about your work habits, your punctuality, your honesty, your work ethics, your personality. All things that will help them determine if you are suitable for their company.


What can prospective employer ask previous employer in Vermont?

No federal or state statutes prevent employers from ASKING anything. Very few laws restrict employers from ANSWERING prospective employers questions.


Can an employer lie about the reason an employee was fired to a prospective employer?

Here in the States, potential employers are not allowed to ask how the former employment was terminated. They can only seek character references. No law prohibits employers from giving thorough info on former employees to anyone who inquires. Former employees have zero expectation of privacy regarding their work record, attendance, attitude, skill, or disciplines. EMployers who express no falsehoods about a former employee have zero liability for defamation.


What questions can a prospective employer legally ask a former employer for a reference check in Virginia?

The only questions that are truly legal are if the employee worked their and what their position was. They can also ask if they are eligible for rehire.


Can prospective employer check your past employment record?

If you list your past employers, yes they ask them if they wish. However most employers are pretty neutral when replying to questions about ex-employees.


Are prospective employers allowed to ask previous employers if you were terminated?

All employers can ask that with zero liability.


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