Legal Question in Employment Law in Virginia

Are past employers allowed to release information without consent?

My past employer released information, such my hourly rate, and other confidential information with out a sign consent form given to the interviewing employer. Is this company in violation of the privacy act?


Asked on 2/19/04, 10:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Are past employers allowed to release information without consent?

Your hourly rate of pay would not qualify as confidential information subject to privacy laws.

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Answered on 2/19/04, 11:10 pm


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