A reference can make or break your chances of a new job, but employers are required to be honest when asked about former staff members. Outside of regulated financial services roles, there is no ...

A recent Indiana defamation case, Manhas v. Franciscan Hammond Clinic, serves as a critical reminder of the importance of scrutinizing physician and employee reference forms and releases. Dr. Sheila ...

As of November 1, 2023, employers are required to use the revised Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form. This form includes a reference to an August 1, 2023 edition date. Importantly, the ...

When you're called on as a reference for a former employee, it's important to note what you legally can and cannot say during your conversation. Misinformation about what you can say can cause legal ...

Employment references are one of the oldest tools in the book. Companies rely on them to vet candidates and assess the stability, competence, and reliability of possible employees. At Argentus, we ...

What is an employer legally allowed to disclose about a former employee during a reference check? When I didn’t get the last job I applied for, I asked why and they referenced two specific incidents ...

A state lawmaker wants Nebraska to join a growing list of states that give immunity from lawsuits to employers who give negative job references for former employees. Sen. Charlie Janssen of Fremont ...