Application Q: o.k. to call your current employer?

I've had this problem too, Ralph. Just say no, and if you have the opportunity, explain why. Or maybe there is somebody at your job whom you can have them contact besides your boss?
I've done both, and I still got the jobs.

ralph maya- Welcome to A2K!

It's very simple. Just let the county know that you don't want your present employer contacted. It is not an unreasonable request. There is no reason that your employer needs to know that you are looking around. It might affect your present position, if you don't get the other one.

Good Luck!

Or, if possible, say yes, but only after employed by the new employer.

The question is there because it's a 50/50 toss-up as to whether or not you are leaving unbeknownst to your current employer or you are being let go (or leaving) and your employer knows all about it.

Just say "No" . They won't hold it against you unless they are totally whacked.

Just tell the place you are applying what what the story is. You can give other references.

Ok here it is in plain facts
Just answer the question to your advantage not your present employers as I always say yes contact em because I really do not care if my current boss knows .......... they should pay me like they are suppose to then I would not be looking else where ............ But thats just me ,I never met anyone that got fired for looking for a way to better themself Have you ?

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I always answer yes and then add after first notifying me. Usually what the employer will do is just call your present company to verify your employment. I have always answered in this fashion and typically what happens is the company will call all your references first and then after offering you the position, they follow up, just to verify you worked there. I do not choose "no" as this may appear that you are hiding something. As this is on the application you may not end up discussing it in the interview.