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In Indiana, an employer/former employer may disclose to a prospective employer employee/former employee information, unless he/she discloses false information at the time of the disclosure. An employer may be liable for false disclosure information. It is a crime for a former employer may not prevent a former employee from obtaining employment, and the former employer may be liable for such activities. However, a former employer may disclose to a prospective employer a written statement containing the reasons for discharging a former employee.
Prospective employers must provide copies of employer/former employer written communications that affect employability, upon written request of the prospective employee if received within 30 days of application.
Former employers must provide former employees, upon written request, a letter stating the former employee’s nature and character of duties, duration of employment, and the true cause, if any, for the employee’s leaving or discharge.
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Indiana Code §22-5-3-1, Disclosure of information after employee’s discharge
Indiana Code §22-6-3-1, Exemptions
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