References

The purpose of this Policy is to provide guidance to University employees regarding how requests for a reference by the University or for information about an employee or former employee should be addressed.

All outside inquiries regarding a current or former Lynn University employee must be referred to Employee Services.

Should an employee receive a written request for a reference, s/he should refer the request to Employee Services for handling. No Lynn University employee may issue a reference letter to any current or former employee without the permission of Employee Services.

Unless otherwise approved, no Lynn University employee shall release any information about any current or former Lynn University employee. All inquiries regarding any current or former employee of Lynn University must be referred to Employee Services.

In response to an outside request for information regarding a current or former Lynn University employee, Employee Services will furnish or verify only an employee’s name, dates of employment, job title and department. No other data or information regarding any current or former Lynn University employee, or his/her employment with Lynn University, will be furnished unless the employee authorizes Lynn University to furnish this information in writing that also releases Lynn University from liability in connection with the furnishing of this information, or unless Lynn University is required by law to furnish this information.

Not Applicable.

Not Applicable.

To learn more about this policy or the supporting procedures, please contact Employee Services.