Employee References and Blacklisting: 50-State Chart Released

Author: Marta Moakley, XpertHR Legal Editor

A Blacklisting and Job References by State chart detailing state requirements for employers regarding job references has been released. An employer seeking to develop a policy or practice for disclosing information upon the request of a current or former employee's prospective employer may wish to consult the chart's information to minimize legal risks, such as blacklisting charges or defamation court claims.