Should a recruiter notify a candidate that they will be contacting their references?
Yes, it is a legal requirement. Article 1221-9 of the Labor Code is unambiguous: “No information concerning a job candidate personally may be collected through a means that has not been previously brought to the candidate’s attention.”
Is the recruiter required to specify the names of the people they will contact?
No, they are not required to mention who they will call, but simply to inform the candidate of the verification process that will be implemented.
Does he need to obtain the candidate’s permission to contact his references?
On the internet, the answer to this question is that the candidate’s prior permission is required. In reality, informing the candidate is a legal requirement, but obtaining permission is not.
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