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(the \"Agreement\") is effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [PARTNER A FULL NAME], (\"Partner A\") an individual with their main address located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [PARTNER B FULL NAME], (\"Partner B\") an individual with their main address located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] Collectively, Partner A and Partner B shall be referred to as the \"Parties.\" WHEREAS, the Parties are partners in a partnership for the purpose of [SPECIFY THE PURPOSE OF BUSINESS] and entered into a written agreement dated [DATE]. WHEREAS, Partner A (the \"SEPARATING PARTNER\") desires and has agreed upon a separation from the partnership and is entering into this Separation Agreement with Partner B in order to effectuate the same. WHEREAS, Partner B shall manage the affairs of the Business solely after the effective date of this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree as follows: SEPARATION Partner A shall separate himself from the partnership, effective on [DATE] and thereafter promptly halt involvement in the affairs of the Business, and incur no further obligations on behalf of the Business after the effective date of this Agreement. Partner B shall manage the affairs of the Business solely after the effective date of this Agreement. The Parties shall mutually determine the extent and whereabouts of all partnership assets, inventory, liabilities, debts and tax obligations. Accounting. A statement of account shall be prepared which will include a list of all the inventories, assets, liabilities and debts, and such statement of account shall be treated as a matter of record and the Parties may access the said statement when necessary or desired. On completion of the accounting, the Separating Partner shall pay his share of liabilities, debts, taxes and other pending expenditures, if any. After the obligation of the Separating Partner to pay the liabilities is fulfilled, the remaining amount shall be distributed in the proportion of the contribution of the Separating Partner towards the capital of the Business. In such division, any amounts paid earlier or due to the Separating Partner according to the books of the partnership shall be taken into account. RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION Partner B releases Partner A from any and all known claims, actions and demands arising as a result of the Business. This release does not prevent a Party from bringing suit under this Separation Agreement, should this Agreement not be fulfilled according to the rules set forth. The Parties agree to indemnify the other Party from claims, damages, or obligations of any kind with regard to their duties in distribution of assets and liabilities, unless the claims or losses come as a result of a Party's breach of contract, unethical behavior, and/or grossly negligent actions. CONFIDENTIALITY The Separating Partner agrees to hold the provisions of this Agreement in strictest confidence and agrees not to publicize or disclose any confidential or proprietary information of the other Party or the Business, its subsidiaries or affiliated entities and not to solicit the Business's employees, and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, not to solicit the Business's customers. 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NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: NON-DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Both Parties understand and agree that each Party may have access to the confidential information of the other party. For the purposes of this Agreement, \"Confidential Information\" means proprietary and confidential information about the Disclosing Party's (or it's suppliers') business or activities. Such information includes all business, financial, technical, and other information marked or designated by such Party as \"confidential\" or \"proprietary.\" Confidential Information also includes information which, by the nature of the circumstances surrounding the disclosure, ought in good faith to be treated as confidential. For the purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information does not include: Information that is currently in the public domain or that enters the public domain after the signing of this Agreement. Information a Party lawfully receives from a third Party without restriction on disclosure and without breach of a non-disclosure obligation. Information that the Receiving Party knew prior to receiving any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Information that the Receiving Party independently develops without reliance on any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Each Party agrees that it will not disclose to any third Party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other Party except when expressly permitted in writing by the other Party. Each Party also agrees that it will take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of the other Party in its possession or control. TERM The term of this Agreement is [number] of [years/months] from the date of execution by both Parties. TITLE The Receiving Party agrees that all Confidential Information furnished by the Disclosing Party shall remain the sole property of the Disclosing Party. 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We understand the applicant was previously employed by your firm. Accordingly, we would appreciate a reference on the individual, including confirmation of the dates of employment with you, performance evaluation and reason(s) for termination. Please advise whether your reference should be held confidential. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation. Sincerely, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR TITLE] [YOUR PHONE NUMBER] [YOUREMAIL@YOURCOMPANY.COM] [IF SENT BY EMAIL YOU MAY INCLUDE THIS NOTICE] This email is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and/or otherwise authorized personnel. 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WHEREAS, in the course of consideration of the possible transaction or relationship, Owner may disclose to Recipient confidential, important, and/or proprietary trade secret information concerning Owner and its activities. THEREFORE, the parties agree to enter into a confidential relationship with respect to the disclosure by Owner to Recipient of certain information. Confidential Information Owner proposes to disclose certain of its confidential and proprietary information (the Confidential Information\") to Recipient. Confidential Information shall include all data, materials, products, technology, computer programs, specifications, manuals, business plans, software, marketing plans, financial information, and other information disclosed or submitted, orally, in writing, or by any other media, to Recipient by Owner. Confidential Information disclosed orally shall be identified as such within five (5) days of disclosure. Nothing herein shall require Owner to disclose any of its information. For purposes of this Agreement, the term \"Recipient\" shall include Recipient, the company he or she represents, and all affiliates, subsidiaries, and related companies of Recipient. For purposes of this Agreement, the term \"Representative\" shall include Recipient's directors, officers, employees, agents, and financial, legal, and other advisors. Exclusions Confidential Information does not include information that Recipient can demonstrate: (a) was in Recipient's possession prior to its being furnished to Recipient under the terms of this Agreement, provided the source of that information was not known by Recipient to be bound by a confidentiality agreement with or other continual, legal or fiduciary obligation of confidentiality to Owner; (b) is now, or hereafter becomes, through no act or failure to act on the part of Recipient, generally known to the public; (c) is rightfully obtained by Recipient from a third party, without breach of any obligation to Owner; or (d) is independently developed by Recipient without use of or reference to the Confidential Information. Recipient's Obligations Recipient agrees that the Confidential Information is to be considered confidential and proprietary to Owner and Recipient shall hold the same in confidence, shall not use the Confidential Information other than for the purposes of its business with Owner, and shall disclose it only to its officers, directors, or employees with a specific need to know. Recipient will not disclose, publish or otherwise reveal any of the Confidential Information received from Owner to any other party whatsoever except with the specific prior written authorization of Owner. Confidential Information furnished in tangible form shall not be duplicated by Recipient except for purposes of this Agreement. Upon the request of Owner, Recipient shall return all Confidential Information received in written or tangible form, including copies, or reproductions or other media containing such Confidential Information, within [NUMBER] days of such request. At Recipient's option, any documents or other media developed by the Recipient containing Confidential Information may be destroyed by Recipient. Recipient shall provide a written certificate to Owner regarding destruction within [NUMBER] days thereafter. Term The obligations of Recipient herein shall be effective [Non-Disclosure Period] from the date Owner last discloses any Confidential Information to Recipient pursuant to this Agreement. Further, the obligation not to disclose shall not be affected by bankruptcy, receivership, assignment, attachment or seizure procedures, whether initiated by or against Recipient, nor by the rejection of any agreement between Owner and Recipient, by a trustee of Recipient in bankruptcy, or by the Recipient as a debtor-in-possession or the equivalent of any of the foregoing under local law. Confidentiality Recipient and its Representatives shall not disclose any of the Confidential Information in any manner whatsoever, except as provided in Articles 6 and 7 of this Agreement, and shall hold and maintain the Confidential Information in strictest confidence. Recipient hereby agrees to indemnify Owner against any and all losses, damages, claims, expenses, and attorneys' fees incurred or suffered by Owner as a result of a breach of this Agreement by Recipient or its Representatives. Permitted Disclosures Recipient may disclose Owner's Confidential Information to Recipient's responsible Representatives with a bona fide need to know such Confidential Information, but only to the extent necessary to evaluate or carry out a proposed transaction or relationship with Owner and only if such employees are advised of the confidential nature of such Confidential Information and the terms of this Agreement and are bound by a written agreement or by a legally enforceable code of professional responsibility to protect the confidentiality of such Confidential Information. Required Disclosures Recipient may disclose Owner's Confidential Information if and to the extent that such disclosure is required by court order, provided that Recipient provides Owner a reasonable opportunity to review the disclosure before it is made and to interpose its own objection to the disclosure. 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The Corporation may, in its sole discretion, increase or reduce the duties, or modify the title and job description, of the Employee from time to time, and any such increase, reduction or modification shall not be deemed a termination of this Agreement. ACCEPTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT Employee accepts employment with the Corporation upon the terms set forth above and agrees to devote all Employee's time, energy and ability to the interests of the Corporation, and to perform Employee's duties in an efficient, trustworthy and business-like manner. DEVOTION OF TIME TO EMPLOYMENT The Employee shall devote the Employee's best efforts and substantially all of the Employee's working time to performing the duties on behalf of the Corporation. The Employee shall provide services during the hours that are scheduled by the Corporation management. The Employee shall be prompt in reporting to work at the assigned time. NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST Employee shall not engage in any other business while employed by the Corporation. Employee shall not engage in any activity that conflicts with the Employees duties to the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any service or lend any aid or assistance to any party that competes with the services offered by the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any services to clients or prospective clients of the Corporation outside of the provision of services for the Corporation, whether such services are provided with or without compensation or remuneration. CORPORATION PROPERTY Employee acknowledges and agrees that while employed by the Corporation the Employee may be provided with use of computer equipment and other property of the Corporation. The use and possession of the such items shall be subject to any policies, requirements or restrictions established by the Corporation. Such items may only be used in performance of the Employee's duties for the corporation. On request of the Corporation, the Employee shall immediately deliver any such items to the Corporation. Upon termination of employment, Employee shall have the affirmative duty to return any such item to the Corporation whether a request is made or not. The obligation to return Corporation property shall extend and include any and all work product, client property, proprietary rights, intangible property, and all other property of the corporation regardless of the form or medium. COMPENSATION The Corporation shall pay the Employee such hourly compensation as determined by the Corporation. Payment shall be at the same time as the Corporations usual payroll to other employees. BONUS & BENEFITS Payment of any bonuses shall be at the complete discretion of the Corporation. No guarantee or representation that any bonuses will be paid has been made to the Employee. Standard benefits that are provided to other non-management employees shall be offered to the Employee, subject to the Corporation's policies and the terms and conditions of such benefits. WITHHOLDING All sums payable to Employee under this Agreement will be reduced by all federal, state, local, and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law. QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEE The employee shall satisfy all of the qualification that are established by the Corporation. TERM OF AGREEMENT There shall be no guaranteed term of employment. Employer acknowledges and agrees that Employee shall be an \"At Will\" Employee and that Employee's employment may be terminated at any time by the Corporation, with or without cause. FEES FROM EMPLOYEE'S WORK The Corporation shall have exclusive authority to determine the fees, or a procedure for establishing the fees, to be charged to clients by the Corporation for services that are provided by the Employee. All sums paid to the Employee or the Corporation in the way of fees, in cash or in kind, or otherwise for services of the Employee, shall, except as otherwise specifically agreed by the Corporation, be and remain the property of the Corporation and shall be included in the Corporation's name in such checking account or accounts as the Corporation may from time to time designate. CLIENTS AND CLIENT RECORDS The Corporation shall have the authority to determine who will be accepted as clients of the Corporation, and the Employee recognizes that such clients accepted are clients of the Corporation and not the Employee. All client records and files of any type concerning clients of the Corporation shall belong to and remain the property of the Corporation, notwithstanding the subsequent termination of the employment. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The Corporation shall have the authority to establish from time to time the policies and procedures to be followed by the Employee in performing services for the Corporation. This may include, but is not necessarily limited to, employment policies, computer use policies, Internet access policies, email policies, and all other policies, procedures, directives, and mandates established by the Corporation, whether or not in written form or formally adopted. Employee shall abide by the provisions of any contract entered into by the Corporation under which the Employee provides services. Employee shall comply with the terms and conditions of any and all contracts entered by the Corporation. TERMINATION Employee acknowledges and agrees that Employee is an \"at will\" employee of the Corporation. 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This free Word download gives you a structured, attorney-informed starting point you can edit online and export as PDF for execution at or after the time of an employee's departure.\n","Use it when a departing or former employee requests that their employer share employment records with a background screener, a new employer, a professional licensing authority, or a financial institution. It is also used proactively during offboarding to document the scope of information the employer may release on the employee's behalf in future reference checks.\n","Identification of the authorizing employee and the releasing employer, a defined scope of releasable information, named or categorically described recipients, a duration of authorization, liability protections for the employer, confidentiality obligations, and the employee's signature of informed consent.\n",[205,209,213,217,221,225],{"title":206,"use_case":207,"icon_asset_id":208},"HR managers and people operations teams","Standardizing offboarding reference and records-release procedures across the organization","persona-hr-manager",{"title":210,"use_case":211,"icon_asset_id":212},"Small business owners","Documenting consent before sharing a former employee's performance data with a prospective employer","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":214,"use_case":215,"icon_asset_id":216},"Corporate legal and compliance teams","Limiting defamation and privacy liability when responding to external reference requests","persona-legal-counsel",{"title":218,"use_case":219,"icon_asset_id":220},"Staffing and recruitment agencies","Collecting signed releases from placed candidates before conducting or sharing background checks","persona-staffing-agency",{"title":222,"use_case":223,"icon_asset_id":224},"Former employees and job seekers","Authorizing a previous employer to confirm employment details and share performance records with a new employer","persona-job-seeker",{"title":226,"use_case":227,"icon_asset_id":228},"Professional licensing boards and regulated industries","Obtaining employer records as part of a license application or renewal verification process","persona-compliance-officer",[230,234,238,242,246,249,253],{"situation":231,"recommended_template":232,"slug":233},"Authorizing a background check agency to access employment records","Post Employment Information Release Agreement","post-employment-information-release-agreement-D679",{"situation":235,"recommended_template":236,"slug":237},"Departing employee releasing a full employment file to a prospective employer","Employee Records Release Authorization","employee-records-D627",{"situation":239,"recommended_template":240,"slug":241},"Employer providing a structured written reference to a third party","Employment Reference Letter","request-for-employment-reference-D498",{"situation":243,"recommended_template":244,"slug":245},"Separating employee releasing all claims in exchange for severance","Separation Agreement and Release","separation-and-release-agreement-D524",{"situation":247,"recommended_template":248,"slug":233},"Restricting a former employee from sharing confidential business information","Post-Employment Confidentiality Agreement",{"situation":250,"recommended_template":251,"slug":252},"Confirming dates of service and title only, without performance details","Employment Verification Letter","verification-of-employment-and-letter-of-recommendation-D501",{"situation":254,"recommended_template":255,"slug":256},"Professional licensing body requesting a detailed conduct and performance record","Professional Reference Release Form","reference-request-and-release-D605",[258,261,264,267,270,273,276,279,282,285,288],{"term":259,"definition":260},"Releasing Party","The former employer who holds the employment records and is authorized by this agreement to share them with named recipients.",{"term":262,"definition":263},"Authorizing Party","The former employee who signs the agreement and consents to the release of their employment information.",{"term":265,"definition":266},"Scope of Release","The specific categories of information the employer is permitted to disclose — for example, job title, dates of employment, performance ratings, disciplinary records, or compensation history.",{"term":268,"definition":269},"Designated Recipient","The specific person, company, or type of organization to whom the employer is authorized to release information under this agreement.",{"term":271,"definition":272},"Defamation Liability","Legal exposure an employer faces when making false statements of fact about a former employee that damage that employee's reputation — a key risk this agreement is designed to manage.",{"term":274,"definition":275},"Qualified Privilege","A legal protection available in many jurisdictions that shields an employer from defamation claims when providing an honest employment reference in good faith, within the scope of an authorized release.",{"term":277,"definition":278},"Informed Consent","The former employee's voluntary agreement to the release, made with full knowledge of what information will be shared, with whom, and for how long.",{"term":280,"definition":281},"Duration of Authorization","The defined period during which the release remains valid — after which the employer should not disclose information under this agreement without a new signed authorization.",{"term":283,"definition":284},"Indemnification","A clause under which the authorizing employee agrees to hold the employer harmless from claims arising from disclosures made in good faith within the agreed scope.",{"term":286,"definition":287},"Right of Revocation","The employee's ability to withdraw their consent before the employer has acted on it — typically honored in writing, but limited once disclosure has already occurred.",{"term":289,"definition":290},"Background Check Authorization","A related consent form, often required by FCRA in the US, that allows a consumer reporting agency to compile and share employment-related data; this agreement governs the employer side of the same information flow.",[292,297,302,307,312,317,322,327,332,337],{"name":293,"plain_english":294,"sample_language":295,"common_mistake":296},"Parties and Recitals","Identifies the former employer (releasing party), the former employee (authorizing party), and the employment relationship that creates the context for this agreement.","This Post Employment Information Release Agreement is entered into as of [DATE] between [EMPLOYER LEGAL NAME], a [STATE] [ENTITY TYPE] ('Employer'), and [EMPLOYEE FULL NAME], formerly employed as [JOB TITLE] from [START DATE] to [END DATE] ('Former Employee').","Using a trade name instead of the employer's registered legal entity. If the named employer doesn't match payroll or corporate records, the release may be challenged as authorizing the wrong party to disclose.",{"name":298,"plain_english":299,"sample_language":300,"common_mistake":301},"Scope of Authorized Information","Defines precisely what categories of information the employer may share — limiting disclosure to what the employee has actually consented to.","Former Employee authorizes Employer to disclose the following information: (a) dates of employment; (b) position(s) held; (c) final base compensation; (d) performance review ratings for the period [DATE] to [DATE]; (e) reason for separation; and (f) eligibility for rehire.","Using a blanket 'all employment records' authorization without specifying categories. Overly broad language can include medical records, workers' compensation history, or leave records — disclosing these may violate separate privacy statutes even with a general release.",{"name":303,"plain_english":304,"sample_language":305,"common_mistake":306},"Designated Recipients","Names or categorically describes the third parties to whom information may be released, preventing the employer from disclosing to anyone beyond those the employee has authorized.","Employer is authorized to release information solely to: (a) [SPECIFIC COMPANY NAME], located at [ADDRESS]; (b) any accredited background screening agency engaged by a prospective employer; and/or (c) any state or federal licensing authority requiring employment verification.","Leaving recipients undefined or writing 'any requesting party.' Without defined recipients, the authorization is functionally open-ended and may expose the employer to liability for disclosures the employee did not anticipate.",{"name":308,"plain_english":309,"sample_language":310,"common_mistake":311},"Duration and Expiration","States the period during which this authorization is valid, after which no further disclosures may be made under this agreement without fresh written consent.","This authorization shall remain in effect for [24] months from the date of execution, unless revoked in writing by Former Employee prior to disclosure. Employer shall not rely on this authorization after [EXPIRATION DATE].","Omitting an expiration date entirely. An undated or perpetual release creates an indefinite obligation on both sides and may be unenforceable in jurisdictions that require a reasonable time limit on consent.",{"name":313,"plain_english":314,"sample_language":315,"common_mistake":316},"Good-Faith Disclosure Standard","Commits the employer to disclose only accurate, factual information within the authorized scope and in good faith — protecting both parties from defamation risk.","Employer agrees to disclose only information that is accurate and based on documented employment records, and to make all disclosures in good faith. Employer shall not include personal opinions, speculation, or information outside the scope defined in Section 2.","Omitting any standard for how information is disclosed. Without a good-faith clause, the employer has no contractual basis for limiting subjective commentary, increasing both defamation exposure and the risk of a discrimination claim.",{"name":318,"plain_english":319,"sample_language":320,"common_mistake":321},"Liability Release and Indemnification","Releases the employer from liability for disclosures made in good faith within the agreed scope, and may include a reciprocal indemnity from the employee for claims arising from the release.","Former Employee releases and discharges Employer and its officers, directors, and employees from any and all claims arising from disclosures made in good faith within the scope of this Agreement. Former Employee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Employer from any third-party claims resulting from such disclosure.","Writing the indemnity clause to cover disclosures made outside the agreed scope. An employer that discloses more than authorized cannot rely on this clause — the indemnity only applies to in-scope, good-faith disclosures.",{"name":323,"plain_english":324,"sample_language":325,"common_mistake":326},"Confidentiality of the Agreement Itself","Restricts both parties from disclosing the existence or terms of this release agreement to third parties other than those with a need to know.","Both parties agree to keep the terms of this Agreement confidential and shall not disclose its existence or contents to any third party except as required by law, or as necessary to carry out the purposes of this Agreement.","Applying confidentiality to the former employee only. If the employer discloses the existence of a signed release to a third party without authorization, it can undermine the employee's expectation of privacy and create additional liability.",{"name":328,"plain_english":329,"sample_language":330,"common_mistake":331},"Governing Law and Dispute Resolution","Specifies which jurisdiction's law governs the agreement and how disputes between the parties will be resolved — through arbitration, mediation, or court.","This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [STATE / PROVINCE / COUNTRY]. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be resolved by [binding arbitration in [CITY] / litigation in the courts of [JURISDICTION]].","Selecting a governing law that has no connection to where the employee worked. Several jurisdictions apply local privacy and employment law regardless of a contractual choice-of-law clause — particularly in California, Quebec, and across the EU.",{"name":333,"plain_english":334,"sample_language":335,"common_mistake":336},"Revocation Rights","Describes the employee's right to withdraw consent before the employer acts on the release, and the procedure for doing so.","Former Employee may revoke this authorization at any time prior to disclosure by delivering written notice to [EMPLOYER CONTACT] at [ADDRESS / EMAIL]. Revocation shall be effective upon Employer's receipt and shall not affect disclosures already made in reliance on this Agreement.","Omitting revocation rights entirely. In jurisdictions with strong privacy statutes — including GDPR-governed countries and California under the CCPA — the right to withdraw consent is legally required and cannot be waived by contract.",{"name":338,"plain_english":339,"sample_language":340,"common_mistake":341},"Entire Agreement and Amendment","Confirms that this document is the complete agreement on the subject of information release and can only be amended in a signed writing.","This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the release of post-employment information and supersedes all prior representations and understandings. This Agreement may only be modified by a written amendment signed by both parties.","No integration clause. Without one, prior verbal assurances — such as 'we will only confirm your title' — can be introduced to contradict the written scope, expanding or limiting what the employer is allowed to share.",[343,348,353,358,363,368,373,378],{"step":344,"title":345,"description":346,"tip":347},1,"Identify the parties using legal entity names","Enter the employer's full registered legal name — not a trade name — and the former employee's legal name as it appears on their personnel file. Include the employee's former job title and exact dates of employment.","Cross-check the employer entity name against your state or provincial corporate registry to ensure it matches payroll records exactly.",{"step":349,"title":350,"description":351,"tip":352},2,"Define the scope of authorized information","List specific categories of information the employer may disclose — for example, dates of employment, job titles held, final salary, performance rating bands, and reason for separation. Avoid catchall language like 'all records.'","Exclude medical, disability, and leave records from the scope unless the employee has specifically requested their inclusion and applicable privacy law permits it.",{"step":354,"title":355,"description":356,"tip":357},3,"Name or categorize the authorized recipients","Identify who may receive the information — a specific company by legal name, a category such as 'accredited background screening agencies,' or a licensing authority. More specific is always safer for the employer.","If the employee wants information released to a specific new employer, get that employer's legal name and address in writing before execution.",{"step":359,"title":360,"description":361,"tip":362},4,"Set the duration of the authorization","Enter a specific expiration date or a defined period — 12 to 24 months is standard for most reference-check purposes. State that the authorization does not cover disclosures after the expiration date without a new signed agreement.","For licensing board verifications that may take years to process, consider a 36-month term with a renewal option rather than an open-ended release.",{"step":364,"title":365,"description":366,"tip":367},5,"Confirm the good-faith disclosure standard","Review the good-faith clause to ensure it limits the employer to factual, documented information only. If your organization has a specific reference-check policy, reference it in this clause by document title.","Train HR and managers on the scope of this agreement before any reference calls — verbal disclosures beyond the authorized scope are not protected by this document.",{"step":369,"title":370,"description":371,"tip":372},6,"Complete the governing law and dispute resolution fields","Select the jurisdiction where the employee worked — not simply where the employer is incorporated — as the governing law. Choose between arbitration and litigation based on your organization's standard policy.","If the employee worked in California, Quebec, or an EU member state, have legal counsel review the governing law clause before execution.",{"step":374,"title":375,"description":376,"tip":377},7,"Obtain dated signatures from both parties","Both the authorized employee and a named representative of the employer must sign and date the agreement. The employee's signature confirms informed consent; the employer's confirms acceptance of the disclosure obligation.","Execute before the employee's last day where possible — securing a signature after departure requires additional follow-up and may raise questions about voluntariness of consent.",{"step":379,"title":380,"description":381,"tip":382},8,"Retain the signed original in the personnel file","Store the executed agreement in the former employee's personnel file alongside the records it authorizes disclosure of. Note the expiration date in your HR calendar to prevent inadvertent use after the authorization lapses.","If using Business in a Box eSign, the timestamped execution record and PDF are automatically archived and retrievable for audit or litigation purposes.",[384,388,392,396,400,404],{"mistake":385,"why_it_matters":386,"fix":387},"Using a blanket 'all records' authorization","An unrestricted scope can inadvertently authorize disclosure of medical records, FMLA leave history, or workers' compensation claims — each of which is governed by separate privacy statutes that a general release cannot override.","Enumerate specific information categories in a numbered list and explicitly exclude medical, disability, and protected-leave records unless separate, statute-compliant authorizations are obtained.",{"mistake":389,"why_it_matters":390,"fix":391},"Omitting an expiration date","An open-ended release creates an indefinite obligation and may be unenforceable in jurisdictions requiring time-limited consent. It also exposes the employer to disclosures made years after the employment relationship ended.","Set a specific expiration date — typically 12 to 24 months from execution — and note that any disclosure after that date requires fresh written authorization from the former employee.",{"mistake":393,"why_it_matters":394,"fix":395},"Failing to include revocation rights","In GDPR-governed jurisdictions and California, the right to withdraw consent is a legally protected right. A release that purports to be irrevocable may void the entire agreement in those jurisdictions.","Add a clear revocation clause stating the employee may withdraw consent in writing at any time before disclosure, and define the employer's obligation upon receipt of a revocation notice.",{"mistake":397,"why_it_matters":398,"fix":399},"Disclosing information outside the authorized scope","A manager who volunteers subjective performance commentary or mentions a disciplinary matter not listed in the scope has exceeded the release — exposing the employer to defamation claims the indemnity clause does not cover.","Train every person who may receive a reference call on the exact scope of each signed release agreement, and route all reference inquiries through a single HR contact who has access to the executed document.",{"mistake":401,"why_it_matters":402,"fix":403},"Signing the agreement after the employee has already departed","A post-departure signature, obtained without the employee's presence and without documentation of voluntary consent, can be challenged as coerced or uninformed — particularly if the employee needed the release to secure new employment.","Incorporate this agreement into standard offboarding paperwork so it is reviewed, negotiated if needed, and signed on or before the final day of employment.",{"mistake":405,"why_it_matters":406,"fix":407},"No integration clause","Without an entire-agreement clause, verbal statements made by HR during offboarding — such as 'we only confirm title and dates' — can be introduced as contractual limitations or expansions of the written scope.","Include a standard integration clause confirming the written document supersedes all prior oral and written understandings regarding information release.",[409,412,415,418,421,424,427,430,433],{"question":410,"answer":411},"What is a post employment information release agreement?","A post employment information release agreement is a signed authorization from a former employee that permits their previous employer to disclose specific employment-related information to named third parties — such as background check agencies, prospective employers, or licensing bodies. It defines what information may be shared, with whom, and for how long, while protecting the employer from defamation and privacy liability when acting within the authorized scope.\n",{"question":413,"answer":414},"Is a post employment information release agreement legally required?","No single law universally mandates this agreement, but privacy statutes in many jurisdictions — including GDPR in the EU, PIPEDA in Canada, the CCPA in California, and various US state employment laws — require a documented lawful basis before an employer may share personal data about a former employee. In practice, a signed release is the most straightforward way to establish that basis and protect the employer from defamation or privacy claims when responding to reference inquiries.\n",{"question":416,"answer":417},"Who signs a post employment information release agreement?","Both the former employee and an authorized representative of the former employer sign the agreement. The employee's signature documents informed consent to the specific disclosure. The employer's signature confirms acceptance of the obligation to disclose only within the agreed scope and in good faith. Both signatures should be dated, and the agreement should be executed before or on the employee's final day wherever possible.\n",{"question":419,"answer":420},"What information can be released under this agreement?","The scope is defined by the agreement itself and should be tailored to the employee's request. Common categories include dates of employment, positions held, final compensation, performance review ratings, reason for separation, and eligibility for rehire. Medical records, disability status, workers' compensation history, and FMLA leave records are typically excluded — disclosing these requires separate authorization and compliance with distinct privacy statutes even with a general release in place.\n",{"question":422,"answer":423},"How long should the authorization remain valid?","A term of 12 to 24 months is standard for most reference-check and background-screening purposes. For professional licensing verifications that may take longer to process, a 36-month term is reasonable. The agreement should state a specific expiration date and confirm that disclosures after that date require a new signed authorization. Perpetual releases are generally disfavored and may be unenforceable in privacy- protective jurisdictions.\n",{"question":425,"answer":426},"Can a former employee revoke this agreement after signing?","In most jurisdictions, a former employee can revoke consent at any time before the employer has made a disclosure in reliance on the release. Once the employer has already disclosed information in good faith within the authorized scope, revocation does not undo that disclosure. GDPR and California law treat withdrawal of consent as a fundamental right, so any clause purporting to make consent irrevocable is likely void in those jurisdictions.\n",{"question":428,"answer":429},"Does this agreement protect the employer from defamation claims?","Yes, when disclosures are made in good faith, within the authorized scope, and based on documented factual records, this agreement substantially reduces defamation exposure. Many jurisdictions also recognize a qualified privilege for employer references provided in good faith to a party with a legitimate interest. However, a release does not immunize an employer from disclosures that are false, malicious, or outside the agreed scope — those situations remain legally risky regardless of the agreement.\n",{"question":431,"answer":432},"What is the difference between this agreement and a separation agreement?","A separation agreement is a comprehensive document covering termination terms, severance, mutual releases of legal claims, and potentially non-disparagement obligations. A post employment information release agreement has a narrower, specific purpose: authorizing the disclosure of employment records to third parties. The two are often executed together during offboarding but address entirely different legal obligations. Including both ensures that neither document is overburdened with provisions it was not designed to govern.\n",{"question":434,"answer":435},"Do I need a lawyer to use this template?","For straightforward domestic reference-check authorizations involving standard information categories, a well-drafted template is typically sufficient. Consider engaging a lawyer when the former employee worked in a privacy-intensive jurisdiction such as California, Quebec, or an EU member state; when the disclosure involves sensitive information categories such as performance investigations or disciplinary records; or when the release is part of a broader separation or litigation settlement. A one-hour template review typically costs $200 to $400 and is worthwhile for higher-risk disclosures.\n",[437,441,445,449,453,457],{"industry":438,"icon_asset_id":439,"specifics":440},"Financial Services","industry-fintech","Regulatory bodies such as FINRA require detailed employment history and conduct records — signed releases are essential before disclosing U-5 filings or internal investigation outcomes to prospective registered firms.",{"industry":442,"icon_asset_id":443,"specifics":444},"Healthcare","industry-healthtech","Credentialing organizations and hospital privilege committees require verified employment history and performance records; this agreement governs what a former employer may disclose during the credentialing verification process.",{"industry":446,"icon_asset_id":447,"specifics":448},"Technology / SaaS","industry-saas","High employee mobility and background-check-intensive hiring make standardized release agreements critical for responding quickly to reference requests without creating inconsistent disclosure practices.",{"industry":450,"icon_asset_id":451,"specifics":452},"Professional Services","industry-professional-services","Law firms, accounting firms, and consulting practices face heightened client-confidentiality obligations — the authorized scope must explicitly exclude any client-identifying information even when disclosing performance details.",{"industry":454,"icon_asset_id":455,"specifics":456},"Government and Public Sector","industry-government","Security clearance applications require detailed employer verification; public-sector employers must balance disclosure obligations under freedom-of-information laws against privacy rights, making a signed release the authoritative basis for disclosure.",{"industry":458,"icon_asset_id":459,"specifics":460},"Retail / Hospitality","industry-retail","High turnover and frequent cross-company hiring mean bulk reference requests are common; standardized release forms collected during offboarding allow HR teams to respond consistently at scale without case-by-case legal review.",[462,465,469,472],{"vs":91,"vs_template_id":463,"summary":464},"separation-agreement-D13213","A separation agreement covers the full scope of employment termination — severance, mutual releases of legal claims, non-disparagement, and benefits continuation. A post employment information release agreement has a single, narrow purpose: authorizing third-party disclosure of employment records. The two documents address different legal obligations and are typically executed together during offboarding rather than substituted for one another.",{"vs":466,"vs_template_id":467,"summary":468},"Non-Disclosure Agreement","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","An NDA restricts the flow of information outward from a party who possesses it — typically protecting trade secrets or confidential business data. A post employment information release agreement moves in the opposite direction, authorizing the employer to release the employee's personal employment data to third parties. The two are often needed simultaneously: an NDA governs company confidential information; this release governs personal employment records.",{"vs":240,"vs_template_id":470,"summary":471},"employment-reference-letter-D13427","A reference letter is a narrative document written by the employer recommending the employee to prospective employers — it does not require the employee's signed consent. A post employment information release agreement is the legal authorization that governs what information the employer may include in a reference letter or communicate in a reference call, and to whom. Both are often created together, with the release defining the boundaries of the letter.",{"vs":251,"vs_template_id":473,"summary":474},"employment-verification-letter-D13432","An employment verification letter confirms narrow, objective facts — dates of employment, job title, and sometimes salary — typically without performance commentary. A post employment information release agreement can authorize disclosure of that same information but also extends to performance data, disciplinary records, and reasons for separation. Use the verification letter when only factual confirmation is needed; use this release when the authorized scope extends beyond basic employment confirmation.",{"use_template":476,"template_plus_review":480,"custom_drafted":484},{"best_for":477,"cost":478,"time":479},"Standard domestic offboarding where the employee requests reference checks or background screening authorization for routine job applications","Free","15–20 minutes",{"best_for":481,"cost":482,"time":483},"Employees who worked in California, Quebec, or EU member states; disclosures involving disciplinary records or performance investigations; releases prepared as part of a broader separation","$200–$500","1–2 days",{"best_for":485,"cost":486,"time":487},"Regulated industries (financial services, healthcare), security clearance disclosures, high-profile departures with litigation risk, or multi-jurisdiction employment records","$800–$2,500+","3–7 days",[489,494,499,504],{"code":490,"name":491,"flag_asset_id":492,"note":493},"us","United States","flag-us","No single federal law mandates a signed release for employer references, but the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires written authorization before a consumer reporting agency compiles a background check. Many states — including California, New York, and Massachusetts — have enacted additional privacy and reference-check statutes. California's CCPA grants former employees rights over their personal data, and California Labor Code §1053 restricts what employers may disclose without consent. Qualified privilege protects good-faith employer references in most states, but the scope varies.",{"code":495,"name":496,"flag_asset_id":497,"note":498},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","PIPEDA (federally) and provincial privacy laws such as Quebec's Law 25 (Bill 64) require a documented lawful basis — typically informed consent — before an employer may disclose personal employee information to third parties. Quebec requires the consent document to be in French for provincially regulated employers. Alberta and British Columbia have their own private-sector privacy legislation with similar consent requirements. Employers should confirm that the authorization scope aligns with the applicable provincial statute in addition to PIPEDA.",{"code":500,"name":501,"flag_asset_id":502,"note":503},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","Post-Brexit, the UK retains a domestic version of GDPR (UK GDPR) alongside the Data Protection Act 2018, which classifies employment records as personal data requiring a lawful basis for processing. A signed release establishes consent as the lawful basis, but employers relying on legitimate interests as an alternative basis should conduct a legitimate interests assessment. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) provides guidance on employee reference disclosures. Factual references given in good faith benefit from qualified privilege under UK defamation law.",{"code":505,"name":506,"flag_asset_id":507,"note":508},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","GDPR requires that consent be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous — and expressly provides the right to withdraw consent at any time. Any clause purporting to make consent irrevocable is void under GDPR. Employment data is treated with heightened sensitivity in Germany, France, and the Netherlands, where works council consultation may be required before standardizing a release process. Cross-border transfers of employee data (e.g., from an EU subsidiary to a US parent) require an additional transfer mechanism such as Standard Contractual Clauses.",[510,467,241,252,511,512,513,514,515,516,517,518],"separation-agreement-D13184","confidentiality-agreement-D950","employment-agreement_at-will-employee-D541","employee-dismissal-letter-D508","job-offer-letter-long-D12769","independent-contractor-agreement-D160","fixed-term-contract-D13225","employee-handbook-D712","background-check-policy-D13419",{"emit_how_to":197,"emit_defined_term":197},{"primary_folder":101,"secondary_folder":521,"document_type":522,"industry":523,"business_stage":524,"tags":525,"confidence":531},"transfers-terminations-and-releases","agreement","general","all-stages",[526,527,528,529,530],"employment","termination","offboarding","information-release","reference-check",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is a Post Employment Information Release Agreement?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Post Employment Information Release Agreement\u003C/strong> is a legally binding document signed by a former employee that authorizes their previous employer to disclose specific employment-related information to identified third parties. The document defines the exact categories of information the employer may share — such as job titles held, dates of service, performance review ratings, reason for separation, and rehire eligibility — along with who may receive that information, under what standard of care, and for how long the authorization remains valid. By establishing documented informed consent, the agreement gives the releasing employer a clear legal basis for disclosure and substantially reduces exposure to defamation, privacy, and data protection claims that can arise from unsanctioned reference-check responses.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Without a signed post employment information release agreement, every reference call and background check response carries legal risk. Disclosing performance details, disciplinary history, or a reason for termination without documented consent can expose the employer to defamation claims in the US, privacy complaints under GDPR in the EU, and regulatory penalties under PIPEDA in Canada — even when every statement made is factually accurate. Conversely, a blanket policy of confirming only dates and title to avoid liability leaves prospective employers without the information they need and can harm a well-performing former employee's job prospects. This template gives HR teams a defensible, consistently applied process: the employee defines what gets shared, with whom, and for how long; the employer discloses within that scope; and both parties are protected. For regulated industries where licensing bodies or securities regulators require verified employment records, a signed release is not optional — it is the documented authorization that allows the employer to cooperate with the inquiry without breaching its own privacy obligations.\u003C/p>\n",1778773584684]