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 ...

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 ...

State labor laws vary about what former employers can legally say in a reference, so check with your state's Department of Labor to ensure you make no mistakes. That being said, there are general ...

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 ...

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 ...