I don't think it's illegal, but it still going to increase the chances that someone sues--still unlikely. However, "It’s legal, but it’s really, really crappy.

I don't think it's illegal, but it still going to increase the chances that someone sues--still unlikely. However, "It’s legal, but it’s really, really crappy." Notice the common theme that most people think that outing an employee is crappy, and forcing them to tell their perspective employer is also crappy. Again, your sector may be different, but that's were everyone here is coming from--it's considered downright awful in our industry.