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When providing another employer with a reference about a current or former employee, you can reveal how many days they were absent in a particular period. But what’s the risk to you if you get that
information wrong?
Published 03.07.2017
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
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 received a reference request which asks whether you had any disputes with a former employee. How should you respond?
Published 24.03.2014
An employee who worked for his employer for just six months has been awarded over £15,000 after he was dismissed by text message. What one simple rule would have helped the employer avoid any
trouble?
Published 09.10.2015
In a recent case an employee who had been off sick for nearly two years was sacked due to his ongoing incapacity. However, despite his long-term absence, the dismissal was found to be unfair. Where
did the employer go wrong?
Published 06.03.2014
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
An employee who was sacked after he “liked” a comment on Facebook about hitting a line manager has won his claim for unfair dismissal and been awarded over £32,000. Where did the employer go wrong?
Published 06.11.2014
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
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