Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Missouri

Potential Employers Utilizing Public Details

If as an applicant to a new company I have agreed to be evaluated freely by my peers, would it be legal for a company to utilize the information posted by my peers as a basis for their decision whether or not to hire me. I signed a contract stating that I understand that anyone could perform an evalution of my performance as long as they have a past co-worker relationship with me. I also have agreed that the infomation would be made public to companies. Where is the boundary for the employer to use this information?


Asked on 7/01/03, 9:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Regina Mullen Legal Data Services, PLC

Re: Potential Employers Utilizing Public Details

I'm not sure what you've signed, but there's a reasonable use of data like that and an unreasonable use. Certainly, not a sentence of your employment evaluation should go beyond the doors of your office.

There is definite case law that says that employers can be held liable for workplace defemataion. I would review this agreement with an attorney from your state to find out whether it is in fact valid. Sounds shaky.

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Answered on 7/02/03, 9:42 am


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