Legal Question in Discrimination Law in Florida
Employment
Is there a law that states that either a current or former employer is not allowed to give a negative reference to an inquirery from a prospective employer?
Asked on 1/02/07, 1:27 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Employment
Most employers simply confirm an ex-employee's dates of employment. There is no law I know of that prevents an employer from giving out a negative reference that is true. However, if the negative reference is false the ex-employee may have a cause of action against the ex-employer.
Answered on 1/02/07, 2:11 pm
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