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Yes, if you were fired, your employer is free to say you were fired. However, if you were terminated without cause for no real reason or business reasons like downsizing, then your employer can't tell that or imply that you were fired for cause for serious misconduct, otherwise it would be defamation.
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.
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.
Legally, they can say anything that is factual and accurate. Concern about lawsuits is why most employers only confirm dates of employment, your position, and salary.
There is no statutory or moral requirement upon an employer to provide a reference for a former employee. The exceptions are where the former employer has expressly agreed with the employee that a reference will be given as part of their negotiated exit conditions.
There is no statutory or moral requirement upon an employer to provide a reference for a former employee. The exceptions are where the former employer has expressly agreed with the employee that a reference will be given as part of their negotiated exit conditions.
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.
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.
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.
Under Virginia law, an employer is immune from liability for communicating information upon request from a current or former employee or prospective employer about a former employee's professional conduct, reasons for separation, or job performance, including information contained in any written performance evaluations