Reference Release
Providing Current or Former Employee Reference Check Information
HR is normally only able to verify dates of employment, job title, and salary in an employment reference check. Potential employers are usually seeking more information. Supervisors or managers may provide reference check information for a current or previous employee if the employee gives the supervisor this signed reference release form. By signing, the employee authorizes the release of any work related information. It does not authorize the release of the private information of the employee (SSN, date of birth, home address, etc.).
However, a supervisor or manager may disclose any work related subjects including but not limited to: time and attendance, work product, work performance, work habits, skills, ability to form effective working relationships, and disciplinary records that have already passed the grievance time frame. When providing this information, the supervisor or manager must refrain from disclosing any medical or ADA information.
