Promoting Employment Reference Quality
Position: NCCBI supports
the giving and receiving of complete employment references between
employers and prospective employers.
Explanation: NCCBI applauds
the 1997 action of the General Assembly which instituted protection
for employers sharing truthful, complete employment references.
However, we remain concerned that the current law does not offer
enough protection to address the concerns of employers who are
increasingly wary of providing job references to other employers. The
fear of litigation over slander and libel prompt most employers to
provide only the barest information. These "neutral
references" (dates of employment and job title held) do nothing
to help the laid-off worker prove their skills and qualifications for
a new job. Neutral references also mask serious problems which are
relevant at the new job site, including past violent acts and drug
policy violations.
NCCBI supports legislation
providing absolute immunity for employers sharing truthful employment
references.
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