Additionally, if an employer called me for a reference I would give basic information about the associate: dates of employment, job title, and salary. Although, I understand that I can disclose that the employee was fired. I would not provide that information to protect the associate and my company. If the potential employee was a friend, I still would not divulge certain information for the same reasons previously stated. If the situation was theft, I would partner with the legal department prior to participating in any reference calls. If the employee would have asked me prior to suppling my name to the prospective employer. I would have respectfully declined the request to participate in the reference