What information will an employer release about a former employee?

I am not sure if this is a legal issue, but I have heard that many employers are reluctant to release information for fear of lawsuits. For example, an employer might discuss a former employee's job title and dates of employment, but not salary information or reason for leaving.|||You are absolutely correct.





They never verify what the salary was (that's why I get $10K bumps per job hop) nor do they verify why you left.





They do verify your dates of employment and title.|||some don't but there is no law inregard to it, as long as its true, so normally they give dates of employment, salary range, and reason for termination that is about all.|||It's not a legal issue, the former employer can legally say anything that's true, but you're right, many will not release negative information.|||as much sas he wants noting u can do about it|||i have no idea what your talking about|||A bigger issue is probably related to the question of search engines and the ways employers can now check up on potential hires by searching the web for postings they make on-line, what others say about them, what websites say of them. Sometimes things left on the Internet come back to bite people applying for a job. I don't have the answer to that problem but think it is an increasingly important issue we all must face.|||that is pretty much it. too much legal liabiltiy.|||From my experiences being in Management, an Ex company can only answer certain questions, they are, Did John Doe work for you? What were the start and end dates for John Doe? What was the Salary of John Doe? and here is the kicker question, Would you rehire or is John Doe eligible for rehire?





I hope this helps you, there have been far too many lawsuits for companies to deal with so those are the only answers they are supposed to give. I know some companies ask other questions, but they risk being sued by an individual, so good luck.