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 ...

Firing an employee is often one of the more challenging aspects about being an employer. Eventually, the employee you terminated will look for a new job and his prospective employer may contact you ...

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 ...

Picture this: You pick up the phone and it’s someone in human resources at a local business seeking a reference for a former employee. What can you say? What can’t you say? References for former ...

Job references can be the deciding factor between you and another finalist, yet many candidates underestimate their impact. From choosing the right people to preparing them effectively, strong ...

Q: An employee of my company recently resigned after other employees complained he was engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior toward women in the office. He has applied for a job with a friend of ...

Employers seeking to avoid liability often stick to dates of employment and position held when responding to reference requests. But there is a new trend in legislation offering protection to ...

So it took me 8 months to find a job. <BR><BR>*/rant<BR> Well to explain things I will have to start from the beginning. My previous job was delivering pizza working about 90% nights and 10% days, I ...