Something I've been curious about relating to this topic, what do you do in a situation where an ex-employee (or ex co-worker) is lying about their position with the company?
Are you allowed to sue for misrepresentation (if such a thing exists) or is it pretty much deal with it? For example someone claiming to have been with the company for a year longer than they really were in a role they never held (eg: someone working in customer service at Facebook from 2008 - 2009 then claiming on their resumé they worked in the engineering department from 2008 - 2011).
Sue? How about telling them you don't hire people who misrepresent themselves, then not hiring them. Why in god's name would you sue a person for lying on a resume?
I don't know how things work in the USA, but in the UK, your references don't get contacted until after you're hired, usually on a probation period.
If the wage you're being paid is high enough, it could be worthwhile taking someone to court to claim it back, as they're effectively defrauding your company.
Are you allowed to sue for misrepresentation (if such a thing exists) or is it pretty much deal with it? For example someone claiming to have been with the company for a year longer than they really were in a role they never held (eg: someone working in customer service at Facebook from 2008 - 2009 then claiming on their resumé they worked in the engineering department from 2008 - 2011).