Legal, Effective References: How to Give and Get Them (Practical Hr)

In order to reduce the risk of disasters and negligent-hiring lawsuits, this book offers a practical plan for employers to gain meaningful references. With tips on obtaining and evaluating information received over the phone, the book also includes sample applicant consent forms, reference-checking forms, and a design worksheet in order to develop a reference-checking program. Also included are lists of states with reference immunity laws and a brief description of necessary legal terms.