A reference can make or break your chances of a new job, but employers are required to be honest when asked about former staff members. Outside of regulated financial services roles, there is no ...

There is generally no obligation on an employer to provide a reference about an employee or ex-employee. This is irrespective of whether the request for the reference comes from the employee, a ...

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 ...

When you're called on as a reference for a former employee, it's important to note what you legally can and cannot say during your conversation. Misinformation about what you can say can cause legal ...