§4011. Employment reference immunity
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 20-A, SECTION 4010)
An employee of a school administrative unit who discloses information about a former employee's job performance or work record to a prospective employer of the former employee is presumed to be acting in good faith and, unless lack of good faith is shown by clear and convincing evidence, is immune from civil liability for such disclosure or its consequences. "Clear and convincing evidence of lack of good faith" means evidence that clearly shows the knowing disclosure, with malicious intent, of false or deliberately misleading information. This section is supplemental to and not in derogation of any claims available to the former employee that exist under state law and any protections that are already afforded employers under state law. [RR 2011, c. 1, §26 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2011, c. 1, §26 (RAL).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 201: GENERAL PROVISIONS
20-A §4002. Schoolbooks, apparatus and appliances
20-A §4003-A. Hazardous chemicals (REPEALED)
20-A §4006. Closing schools (REPEALED)
20-A §4007. Secret societies prohibited
20-A §4008. Privileged communications
20-A §4008-A. School counselors and school social workers
20-A §4010. Pledge of Allegiance
20-A §4011. Employment reference immunity (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 20-A, SECTION 4010)
20-A §4012. Uniforms worn by members of military and public safety personnel