Arizona Guidelines for Performing Reference Checks

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This form provides guidelines for reference checks when hiring new employees.

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Don't ask about a candidate's sexuality, age, religion or similar matters. Anything related to personal health. Don't ask about a candidate's medical history or the existence of disabilities. You can ask whether the candidate is capable of performing the tasks that the job requires.

Although consent from the applicant is not required for reference checks, a prospective employer may still wish to obtain written consent, especially if the prospective employer intends to contact previous employers who are not listed as referees.

There is no limitation on the pre-employment references that can be contacted unless the candidate specifically requests this. However, no reference checking whatsoever should be done without the written consent of the candidate.

Here are some of the questions that may be asked during a reference check:When did (name) work for your company? Could you confirm starting and ending employment dates?What was her/his position?Could I briefly review (name's) resume?Why did (name) leave the company?What was her/his starting and ending salary?

You can legally state facts in response to a reference request. These facts may include whether your ex-employee failed a company drug test, the results of which were officially documented. In this case, you can legally state that your employee was fired or let go due to testing positive on a company drug test.

Typical Reference Check QuestionsHow do you know the candidate?How did you work with the candidate?How did the candidate's employment end?What were the candidate's job titles or roles?Did the candidate receive any promotions at this company?Does the candidate possess the job skills required for this position?More items...?19-Mar-2021

You haven't asked your references for permission.Always ask for permission to use someone as a reference, and give them as much information about the jobs you're applying for as possible.

If the employer has any doubts about whether or not the individual has given consent, it should contact them to check that they wish the reference to be provided. The employer should obtain the consent in writing if possible, or should at least make a note of the individual's verbal consent.

Under state law, Arizona Revised Statutes 23-1361, it is entirely lawful for a former employer to provide a potential employer with information about a former employee's education, training, experience, qualifications and job performance.

Don't ask about a candidate's sexuality, age, religion or similar matters. Anything related to personal health. Don't ask about a candidate's medical history or the existence of disabilities. You can ask whether the candidate is capable of performing the tasks that the job requires.

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Arizona Guidelines for Performing Reference Checks