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I’m sure it varies some state of state, but I believe legally when they call to verify employment. Your employer can only or for employer can only say things like yes they worked here from the state to the state and yes or no they will hire you again. I have gotten the habit of saying I was laid off Instead of fired and that’s worked out pretty well for me. No one seems a question that but it’s probably an iffy risk. Good luck to you.
I don’t know for sure what will happen, I will say usually past employers keep it simple with just dates and don’t dive into much more than that. I would just say I am no longer employed there and searching for opportunities that better align with my goals. You are probably going to think about it more then they are going to ask about it if that makes sense.
As a Recruiter, if I see someone is no longer working, I typically ask why they left. Some say it was a toxic environment and I needed to leave, some say it was mutual. If they start telling me all about how everyone did them wrong, I pass on the candidate. I also look at their work history. If they don't typically stay past 6 months or a year, I pass on that too. Sometimes I ask at each place they left, why did you leave there? Usually there is a story that unfolds that tells the truth about their attitude and work.