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Any request for a copy of your reference should be directed at the recipient of the reference, not the writer. This is because data protection law contains a special exemption for the writer of a confidential work reference (although a reasonable employer may volunteer a copy, especially if it is largely factual).
There is no legal obligation on an employer to provide a reference, but if they do, it must be fair and accurate.
Senate Bill 22 would have added to New Hampshire law a provision that an employer may disclose employment information regarding misconduct, work history, and competency about a worker upon request of a prospective or current employer.
Unless your business is regulated by the Financial Services Authority, generally there is no legal obligation on an employer to provide a reference for an employee or ex-employee and you are entitled to refuse to provide one.
Typically, employers are allowed to share general information regarding your tenure with their companiesthings like your dates of employment, job title, and responsibilities, all which serve to confirm your employment and validate the things you likely provided on your resume for potential employers.
Yes, an employer can refuse to give you a reference. Employers are not obliged to give their current and former employees.
There is no legal obligation to provide a reference except in a few sectors, such as financial services, but any reference that is provided must be true, accurate and fair. Your employer owes a duty both to you and any prospective employer.
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.
Absolutely. Is it illegal to give a bad job reference? Nope. Sure, there are rules, in that a past employer can't disclose confidential information, but other aspects of your job experience can still be shared.
Employers are not prohibited by law from disclosing to a potential employer - who calls for a reference about a former employee - the reasons that the employee left, as long as the information they share is truthful.