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
You’ve received a reference from a prospective employee’s former employer. It states that the individual had a lengthy period of long-term sickness absence. Can you use this as grounds to withdraw
your job offer?
Published 28.06.2016
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
When rejecting an unsuccessful job applicant, you know not to act in a discriminatory manner. But one employer has recently come up with a novel reason to turn a potential employee down. Why could
this move be unwise?
Published 08.09.2010
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
A leading law firm has been left with egg on its face after a solicitor involved in an interview process asked how a female applicant would balance work with childcare. Seems like a reasonable
question, so why was he so wrong?
Published 23.02.2010
The tribunal has ruled that a former Oxford University employee - who was sacked over twelve allegations of gross misconduct - was unfairly dismissed. Where did this particular employer go wrong?
Published 24.02.2015
A school employee was recently sacked for a breach of confidentiality. However, she won her claim of unfair dismissal. So did the tribunal think she had acted properly, or was there another reason
for this?
Published 27.01.2011
An employee, who’s currently on maternity leave, calls to tell you she’s pregnant again. “Dismissal” rather than “congratulations” probably springs to mind. But, as a recent case shows, this reaction
could cost you over £100,000; why?
Published 27.04.2011
Providing a reference has become something of a risky business. Several high profile cases have made it clear that you really must take care in what you say or write. So how can you play it safe?
Published 09.03.2006