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TABLE: When Asked About a Former Employee...

If you disclose...           The potential legal consequences are...

Name, title, dates of service     No liability if information is true
                                  and all ex-workers are treated equally.

The employee was fired for        Recent cases indicate there is no liability.
dangerous conduct                 But failure to disclose may create a
                                  liability.

Information related to sex,       A complaint could be filed with the Equal
race, age, or any other           Employment Opportunity Commission, and a
classification protected by       lawsuit could follow.
federal law

Factual reasons for termination,  Could lead to a defamation suit, especially 
such as poor attendance           if you add opinions or interpretation.

The worker complained about       Could provide grounds for a suit charging
you to any governmental body      retaliation.

Suspicions of a medical           Possible liability under federal disability 
condition                         law.


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