Am I thinking too much into this whole background check thing?
I was let go for performance during a time that there were also a lot of layoffs so I have been leaning on that. I finally have an offer, contingent on a background and reference run. HR said I might’ve been let go, but he knew I was hard working, happy to give me a good review, that I’m eligible for rehire, and to use him as a reference.

But…will it pop up in the check that I was actually fired and not “laid off”?

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HR cannot provide that info. They will only confirm that you worked there.

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Nobody in your previous employer can legally tell someone that you were laid off. It puts them under the risk of being sued. Dont worry.

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Oh gosh, thank you so much. I feel so much better

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Seems like taking accountability isn’t your strong suit. Maybe try it.

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Again- seem my comment above. Just be honest. I don’t think you should be as honest as you were in this comment to your prospective employers, but perhaps a better approach is to use the experience as leverage in your interviews. Rather than wanting to hide it and from it.

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HR will only confirm your title, start and end date. I have not had anyone questioning the reason why I left my previous job in a background check.

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