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Are employers obligated to give references for former employees?
There are no federal laws that regulate what an employer can (or cannot) say about an employee, and no obligation to provide references for former employees. Some companies don’t give references, and others provide limited information, such as dates of employment or compensation.34
What can a company say about a former employee?
Some states have laws that regulate what an employer can disclose about a former employee, but many permit employers to release information about job responsibilities, work performance, the reason you were terminated, or other factors related to your employment.5 Your permission may be required for the employer to release the information.
If you’re concerned about what might be disclosed, you can check your state labor department website for information on labor laws in your location.