Giving departing employees a reference should be a risk-free procedure. But there are potentially damaging pitfalls to avoid, warns lawyer Rhona Darbyshire. During recruitment, employers usually seek ...

Following a consistent approach in providing references will potentially reduce the risk of discrimination and victimisation claims being brought against the employer. It can be useful for a policy to ...

When presented with a list of reference questions, Claire Brook, Employment Law Partner at Aaron & Partners, said one option is to refuse to respond. If, however, the individual wants the company ...

Employer's references, verbal references and letters of recommendation are important for professional careers. The HR partners are there to support line managers in preparing such documents and help ...

One common misconception is that giving any reference, especially a negative one, exposes the employer to legal risks such as defamation lawsuits. It’s true that references need to be factual ...

As a job seeker, you'll need to put together a list of professional references who can vouch for you to a prospective employer. Your references should be individuals with whom you've worked closely.