Investigation of Previous Employment
Your company should contact all former and current employers of the driver applicant for at least the previous three years to verify as much of the following information as possible:
- dates of employment
- type of work performed
- type of vehicle(s) operated
- extent of driving experience
- vehicle accident record
- overall work history and performance
All former and current employer information gathered from the inquiries should be in writing and should be retained in the driver's (if hired) qualification file. In the event a former or current employer refuses to release information, a note stating this should be placed in the file.
The Safety Manager/HR Director should review all former and current employer information to determine if the driver applicant meets the hiring standards regarding past and current employment, and to determine if the applicant was truthful about information listed on the employment application.
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4-5. When investigating a driver's previous employment, the employer should _____.
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