Is an employer prohibited from providing a reason for separation when verifying past employment?
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No — an employer can provide reasons for separation/termination, but many employers are uncomfortable doing so due to concerns about a lawsuit from a former employee for defamation.
Truth is an absolute defense to any claim for defamation, but defending such a lawsuit can be an expensive saga.
For that reason, many employers prefer to simply provide dates of employment and position held. Other employers do provide a wealth of information, and again — as long as they are being truthful, the law protects them.
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