Maine 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.

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.

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.

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.

The Legality of Reference ChecksThere are no federal laws preventing them from giving you more info on your candidate, just company policies aimed at reducing risk of liability for discrimination and/or defamation.

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.

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?

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Maine Guidelines for Performing Reference Checks