Is it legal for an employer to ask for a reference askig a previous employer ro rate what kind of emolpyee I was?
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Is it legal for an employer to ask for a reference askig a previous employer ro rate what kind of emolpyee I was?
I live in Orlando Florida and I recently applies to a position as a bus driver. They are asking me to have my most recent employer fill out a reference sheet rating my work habits, and how I got along with other employees, attendance and other questions of that nature. I it legal for them to ask for this information? If not, may I ask for a statute and a link to the labor law that defines this action?
Thank You.
David Horton
Email dave432004yahoo.com
Asked on March 16, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
It is perfectly legal, and there is no specific statute or law stating that it is legal, because this--asking another person to provide an opinion and/or unprivileged information--is the sort of thing that is legal *unless* there is a law making it illegal. Any prospective employer may ask a prior employer to rate, describe, etc. a previous employee's performance and describe what they were like as an employee.
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