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At least in the US such reference checks are impossible these days. To avoid litigation any serious company is going to:
a.) have the call directed to an HR rep rather than the manager or any other employees
b.) the HR rep will only verify title and dates of employment.
I haven't heard of anyone doing the type of reference check you're describing since the very early 2000s.
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At least in the US such reference checks are impossible these days. To avoid litigation any serious company is going to:
a.) have the call directed to an HR rep rather than the manager or any other employees
b.) the HR rep will only verify title and dates of employment.
I haven't heard of anyone doing the type of reference check you're describing since the very early 2000s.