What should I know about checking employee references?

Reference checks help you verify the employment information candidates provide, but they aren’t required, so it’s up to you whether you want to do them. Here are some practices we recommend if you do choose to conduct reference checks: Get permission from candidates...

If we get called for a reference, can we just verify the former employee’s dates of employment?

Answer from Kyle, PHR: Yes, it’s up to you how much or how little you share about a former employee. There’s no legal requirement to supply employment references for former employees. If you do share any information, it should be fair and accurate. Many organizations...