These Are the Sanctions for Employers Who Give Bad References for Former Workers

Labor and employment attorney Diego Acevedo was mentioned in an article published by Asuntos Legales about the sanctions that employers who give bad references about former employees may face. The article noted that although labor legislation does not require employers to provide detailed certifications about former employees, they must certify the existence of the employment relationship, indicating the position and length of service. Mr. Acevedo emphasized that providing false, confidential or harmful information without consent could result in violations of privacy, defamation or moral harm, and affected former employees could seek protection of their fundamental rights and compensation for damages.

“The references cannot be negative, as long as it may imply an impact on labor interests and, therefore, violate the right to work,” he said.

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