When you interview an employee you may be very impressed by his resume, by the way he behaves and his past employment history. Before you jump and hire a new employee, it is vital to check his ...

Q. What can a prospective employer legally ask a previous employer when checking references? And what information can the previous employer legally volunteer? --J.S., Costa Mesa A. Employers should ...

A common employment law myth is that employers can’t give out any information about former employees beyond date of employment and whether he or she is eligible for rehire. A common employment law ...

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 ...

References are a funny tool. In my experience, few folks really know what they’re looking for when they check references. It’s a sensitive topic when to check references and the generally accepted ...

“I don’t know what happened to my manager after I left, but he’s not there anymore.” Sound familiar? Prospective employers want to do their homework on you. If one of the above scenarios is preventing ...

In the journey of securing a new job, there are several milestones that bring a mix of excitement and anxiety. One such milestone is when a potential employer asks for your references. This step often ...

The University of Colorado Boulder will conduct additional reference checks on final candidates for tenured faculty appointments. The reference check program will enable CU Boulder to collect and ...