What are my rights if prospective employer prematurely contacted my current employer?
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What are my rights if prospective employer prematurely contacted my current employer?
I am employed full-time but searching for a new job. I recently submitted a resume along with an application. On the application, it asked if they could contact employer with an option of
Asked on June 10, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Idaho
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
No, you don't have a case. There is no law prohiting a prospective employer from contacting your current employer at any time; and furthermore, your boss being "angry" is not something you can collect or receive compensation for in any event. This is a risk you run when applying for job 2 while still at job 1.
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