Idaho § 44-201 - Employer duties
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 44-201 — Employer duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-201. Employer duties
(1) It is unlawful for any employer to maintain a blacklist, or to notify any other employer that any current or former employee has been blacklisted by such employer, for the purpose of preventing such employee from receiving employment.
(2) An employer who in good faith provides information about the job performance, professional conduct, or evaluation of a former or current employee to a prospective employer of that employee, at the request of the prospective employer of that employee, or at the request of the current or former employee, may not be held civilly liable for the disclosure or the consequences of providing the information.
There is a rebuttable presumption that an employer is acting in good faith when the employer provides information about the job performance, professional conduct, or evaluation of a former or current employee to a prospective employer of that employee, at the request of the prospective employer of that employee or at the request of the current or former employee.
The presumption of good faith is rebuttable only upon showing by clear and convincing evidence that the employer disclosed the information with actual malice or with deliberate intent to mislead.
For the purposes of this section, "actual malice" means knowledge that the information was false or given with reckless disregard of whether the information was false.
[44-201, added 1996, ch. 131, sec. 1, p. 454.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 44-201
What does Idaho Statutes § 44-201 cover?
Section 44-201 ("Employer duties") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 44-201?
A common citation format is "Idaho Statutes § 44-201" (Idaho). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Idaho law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Idaho official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Idaho attorney.
How does Idaho § 44-201 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Idaho can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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