Montana 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.

Providing a Reference Many employers will release only basic information when contacted for a reference to protect themselves from lawsuits. They usually confirm employment dates and job responsibilities, salary history, and might include information about whether you were dismissed or chose to leave on your own.

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.

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.

What about reference checks? If you haven't called the list of former employers provided to you by the candidate you may be making a huge mistake. Reference checks shouldn't be considered a formality or a nuisance, they are essential to the hiring process.

An employer does not have to give a reference by law unless it's: in writing that the employer will provide one.

Though there isn't a specific law requiring that you check a candidate's references, courts have held employers liable for negligent hiring for certain acts of their employees, which the employer knew or should have known might occur.

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.

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?

Do employers always check references? Essentially, yes. While it's true that not 100% of Human Resources (HR) departments will call your references during pre-employment screening, many do. If you're about to begin a job search, you should expect to have your references checked.

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Montana Guidelines for Performing Reference Checks