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Do I have the right to ask what my previous employer is telling a prospective employer
Asked on Aug 07th, 2013 on Labor and Employment - Texas
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When a prospective employer contacts my previous employer for an employment reference, do I have a legal right to ask my previous employer what they are telling my prospective employer?
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The short answer is No. However if you have a friend who would be willing to call the former employer saying that he is considering hiring you, that friend may be able to tell you what was said. Some private investigators will do this for a fee too.
Good luck
Answered on Aug 12th, 2013 at 3:57 PM
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