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| Calling an ex employer informally is very possible if it was Newco HR themselves. Legality/morality of this is another story and a very fine line depending on how the questions are constructed. If the ex-employer divulges sensitive information it’s likely their fault, not Newco’s.
But Right/First Advantage or any other screening company would almost certainly need a consent form signed by the individual before doing anything. And then I would expect the communication to the ex-employers to be in writing, also attaching a copy of the signed consent form.
Universities and criminal records are another story. In many countries the individual has to directly request this from the institution or approve a 3rd party being sent confirmation directly in written format. Criminal records even more so. | |
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thanks for the input. that is how i know about the official legal situation.
a) not before interview
b) not before or not without consent. the criminal record eventually without, as it's just the due diligence process but only if interview is likely to happen, candiate is shortlisted.
c) Google, social media just happens
cheers.