Will my friend’s job be at risk? [duplicate]

manpreet Best Answer 3 years ago

A good friend of mine has found a new job but hasn’t started yet, but he knows an ex colleague he got on reasonably well with also works there, but this ex colleague knows my friend was let go from his role (it was 3 years ago)

Would his job be at risk if the ex colleague informed HR or his line manager?

manpreet 3 years ago

Typically job offers are contingent on providing up-to-date, accurate information regarding previous employment (read: they should already know). If your friend was asked about his reason for leaving that position and he lied, then yes, he could lose the job. Assuming he filled out the pre-hire paperwork accurately and he's already passed his background check, he should be fine.