New Jersey Employment Reference Release

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US-164EM
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This form authorizes an employer to depart from standard company policy when responding to reference requests.

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The New Jersey unemployment process can take anywhere from two to four weeks for a decision on your claim. Factors such as claim volume and the complexity of your situation may influence this timeframe. If you have submitted all the required information accurately, your chances of a quicker resolution improve significantly. Remember, a New Jersey Employment Reference Release can be beneficial when verifying past employment as part of your claim.

Although many people believe employers are not allowed to provide negative job references, that generally is not true in New Jersey or New York. While ordinarily your former employer cannot defame you, defamation is limited to false statements of fact. It does not prohibit opinions, or true but negative statements.

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.

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.

To request a copy of your reference, you will need to make a subject access request in writing to your new employer. They will then consider if any exemptions apply and if they can release the information to you.

Can I see the reference that my previous employer wrote? Your previous or current employer do not have to automatically show you a reference they have written about you. Once you start a job with a new employer, you can ask them for a copy of any reference they have been given from your previous employer.

Your employer doesn't usually have to give you a reference unless: your contract says they will. you have written proof they've agreed to give you a reference - like an email.

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.

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.

Check your own references. If you have a friend who owns a business or has an office number, ask him to call your former employers. Ask your friend to contact each one of your former employers to request verification of employment dates, rehire eligibility and job performance.

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New Jersey Employment Reference Release