Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 29 - Prisons And Parole
Part 1 - Administration and Management
Subpart 1 - Administration
Chapter 3 - Personnel
Subchapter 1 - Release of Information Requests for Active and Terminated Employees
Rule 29-1-1-3.1.2 - PRECEPTS

Universal Citation: MS Code of Rules 29-1-1-3.1.2

Current through September 24, 2024

1. The MDOC Director of Human Services will ensure that procedures are established for the release of information and verification of employment for active and terminated employees.

2. All release of information and verification of employment requests concerning active or terminated employees must be submitted in writing on letterhead to include signature, contact number of person requesting the information, employees name and social security number.

3. The following personal information can be released without an employee release authorization form:

A. Date of hire

B. Date of separation

C. Job classification or title

D. Employment status (full-time, part-time, or contract employee)

4. The following personal information can not be released without an employee release authorization form:

A. Employee's address

B. Wages

C. Insurance information

D. Eligibility for rehire

5. The following governmental agencies or entities are allowed to receive the above mentioned personal information without an employee release authorization form:

A. Student loans (from a reputable government agency)

B. Court orders

C. Mississippi Employment Security Commission

D. Federal Bureau of Prisons

E. Department of Human Services (child support)

F. Mississippi Board on Law Enforcement Officers Standards & Training (BLEOST)

6. The request must be submitted in writing on letterhead to include signature, contact number of person requesting the information, employees name and social security number:

7. In the event there is no information found, a written response must be sent stating, No Record of Employment Found.

8. No information will be given via telephone. Verification of employment information can be mailed, faxed, scanned or emailed to the requestor.

Miss. Code Ann. § 47-5-10.

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