I got let go from my previous firm. I started interviewing while still employed and secured an offer shortly after leaving (and during my website time). I have since began working at this new firm. They recently asked me to fill out an application form (for I assume a background check), where they ask “have you ever been terminated from a position or asked to resign?”.
My separation agreement with my old firm says that they will only confirm the dates of employment and position title. So it does not seem that they will disclose my termination. Given this, can I just check no to the have you ever been terminated on the background check/application question? I really do not want my new employer to know I was terminated as I first interviewed while I was still employed and under the premise of wanting to leave that job for cultural reasons, not due to being fired. I didn’t think they would even ask this type of thing after I started so I was caught off guard.