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Employee & Labor Relations

A Resource for County of San Mateo Employees, Supervisors, and Managers

19. Reference Checks

Reference Checks
When considering someone for a position, you need to consider several factors and determine critical...
A. What guidelines should I follow?
We recommend that the following guidelines be followed in responding to employment questions: If you...
B. What other facts do I need to know?
California statute provides a qualified privilege for information given to potential employers or licensing...
C. What are the most common pitfalls?
The two primary pitfalls to avoid are (a) providing information to anyone not considered a “person with...