Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Is it illegal for your former employer to write you a letter saying they will disclose "leaving on bad terms" to your future employment verifications?


Asked on 6/04/10, 3:18 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

The question is not whether they can write such a letter but whether they can inform potential employers you left on bad terms. Most potential employers will have you sign a letter waiving any liability as to their contacting a past employer to find out why you left. if you refuse, they will suspect the worst of you. The past employer can state what their viewpoint is; if it is true, that is an absolute defense as to any suit against them

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Answered on 6/04/10, 9:46 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

If that is the truth, sure. Most wouldn't for fear of you then trying to sue them, whether justified or not.

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Answered on 6/07/10, 1:25 pm


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