What are the rules about giving job references?

An employer doesn’t usually have to give a work reference – but if they do, it must be fair and accurate. Workers may be able to challenge a reference they think is unfair or misleading. Employers must give a reference if: there was a written agreement to do so.

Can I use my boss as a reference?

It is perfectly acceptable to list them as your references instead, as they can speak about your transferable skills, the ones that are most related to the development jobs you will be pursuing. Selecting references takes care, planning, and communication.

Can I fake my reference?

Fake references are illegal – if you’re caught. Directly lying is incredibly unethical, and if caught, you could be fired or face legal trouble. Companies rarely sue for lying, but the people you named on your reference list have every right to.

What are the labor laws in the state of Tennessee?

The Labor Standards Unit enforces six (6) labor laws (Child Labor Act, Wage Regulations Act, Prevailing Wage Act, Illegal Alien Act, Tennessee Lawful Employment Act, and the Non-Smoker Protection Act).

What are the laws on references by former employers?

Health or child care employers: • substantiated incidents of abuse, neglect, violence, or threats of violence • prospective employer (health or child care employers must provide signed statement from prospective applicant authorizing former employer to release information)

What are the Tennessee Professional Employer Organization Act?

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATIONS (Section 62-43-109(a) of the Tennessee Professional Employer Organization Act) Aggregate State Numbers and Client Account Numbers (Section 62-43-109(c)(1) of the Tennessee Professional Employer Organization Act) Wage and Premium Reports for Professional Employer Organizations and Their Clients

Who is the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development?

Certain issues are not regulated by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In instances where the department does not have jurisdiction, referrals are commonly made to the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Tennessee Human Rights Commission, or Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

What are the rights of an employee in Tennessee?

However, an employer may not discriminate against any employee on the basis of the employee’s race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, or disability. Likewise, an employee is free to leave a job at any time for any or no reason with no adverse legal consequences. There are other exceptions to Tennessee’s “EMPLOYMENT-AT-WILL” doctrine.

Can a Tennessee employee be fired at will?

There are other exceptions to Tennessee’s “EMPLOYMENT-AT-WILL” doctrine. Tennessee employees may not be disciplined or discharged at-will for: