If an employee has been offered another job, you’re likely to receive a reference request. Quite often, this will be in writing. But some employers opt to pick up the phone and ask for information.
So what should you do if you get a call?
Published 10.08.2010
Many media reports on personnel issues give the impression that you can no longer give unfavourable references. Following a recent case is this true? If not, what must you be aware of before putting
pen to paper?
Published 03.05.2007
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that an ex-employee couldn’t claim post-employment victimisation under the Equality Act 2010 when he was given a bad reference. So does that mean it’s
now safe to say what you like?
Published 17.05.2013
It was a huge relief when a nightmare of an employee resigned. But you’ve now received a reference request - seems like they want to be a headache for another unlucky employer. So is honesty the best
policy in this situation?
Published 09.03.2010
You’ve been told that if you mark a reference about an employee “private and confidential”, they will have absolutely no legal right to see it (meaning you can say what you like). Is this correct?
Published 16.06.2016
Due to confusion over the right of individual employees to access their references, new guidance has been produced. What does it say?
Published 23.02.2006
You recently sacked an employee for gross misconduct and thought that would be it. But now you’ve been asked for a reference on them. How much information on their dismissal is it safe to give
without landing your company in hot water?
Published 01.06.2007
The High Court has ruled that an employer acted lawfully when a personal opinion about a former employee was included in a reference. Does this mean personal opinions in references are OK now?
Published 20.04.2018
You’re recruiting and want some solid information on whether or not an applicant is likely to take lots of sick leave or be a potential troublemaker. With the current reluctance to give detailed
references, how can you get around this?
Published 19.05.2005
You’ve received a reference request from another employer relating to one of your employees. It asks how many days’ sick this individual has taken in the past two years. Should you answer this
question or stay silent?
Published 20.10.2016