can an employer ask one of its employee personal questions about another individual they are looking to hire for work
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can an employer ask one of its employee personal questions about another individual they are looking to hire for work
im trying to land a job for a pest control
company my best friend referred me to the
company he works for . i started the job this
past tuesday and my buddy called me. that
afternoon to tell me when he got back to the
office after the end of his day, he was asked by
the two owners who are married to come into
the office and have a private meeting witch
they were asking my friend personal questions
about myself like if he knew if i have ever had
any drug abuse issues in the years hes known
me also who was i living with,and could my
friend vouch for me upon hiring me for the job
also they told him about my felony conviction
i disclosed with the owners. upon being hired
Asked on March 29, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Louisiana
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
It is perfectly legal: there is no law saying that an employer cannot ask an employee questions about another employee or potential employee. "Personal" questions are also legal--and also, bear in mind that "personal" does not mean "confidential" or "legally protected." They could ask your friend or they could ask you directly.
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