Employee Verification & Recommendation Letters

Policy

The university will release limited, accurate and general information regarding an employee’s employment at BYU–Hawaii when requested by the employee or a third party with appropriate authorization. All requests should be referred to the Human Resources office. Human Resources will only provide job title and employment dates. If the request has a signed release from the former employee, BYU–Hawaii may provide additional information.

Implementation

1.1 Employee

Any current or past individual that is or was employed by the university.

1.2 Third Party

Anyone other than the employee requesting reference in the employee’s behalf such as a family member or outside organization/vendor.

1.3 Appropriate Authorization

The former or current employee provides their signature or personal authorization to release their employment information.

Disclaimer

The policies on this website (including any university procedures, processes, benefits, courses of conduct, or oral or written statements arising from or related to these policies) do not constitute any legally enforceable contract, obligation, or liability on the part of the university, except to the extent that they are incorporated by reference into a written agreement signed by an authorized university official. These policies do not alter the “at-will” employment status of any university employee hired on an “at-will” basis. The university reserves the right to interpret, revise, or withdraw these policies at any time and at its sole discretion.