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You’ve been contacted by another employer who’s requesting a reference about a former employee. A colleague says that you can’t issue a reference unless they send you a consent form signed by the
former employee. Is this correct?
Published 26.03.2020
When it comes to giving a reference, the law is pretty clear - employers must stick to the facts and keep their personal opinions well out of it. But what else can you do to protect your position?
Published 07.02.2013
Under the GDPR employees have rights to access personal data. However, the new Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) carves out a specific exemption for references. What do you need to know?
Published 19.06.2018
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 has come to you with a confession: they’ve misplaced a file and it could be lost for good. Unfortunately, it contains confidential information about a client. Do you forgive and forget,
or launch disciplinary proceedings?
Published 07.04.2010
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 made an offer of employment and wish to take up references. Your chosen candidate has given you e-mail addresses for both of their referees. Why should you ask for their postal addresses
instead?
Published 29.11.2019
Another employer has provided you with a basic reference about one of its former employees. As it doesn’t enable you to assess the individual’s suitability for a job role in your business, is there
anything else you can ask to see?
Published 17.12.2015
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
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