References

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  An employer has received a reference request for an employee who is currently bringing a discrimination claim against them. How should the employer respond?

  How an employer should respond to a reference request for an employee who is currently bringing a discrimination claim.
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  An employer has received a reference request that asks about sickness absence. The employee in question had a high level of sickness absence over the last 12 months part of which relates to an operation. How should the employer respond?

  How an employer should respond to a reference request that asks about sickness absence.
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  Are there any future developments expected in the area of references?

  Future legal developments expected in the area of references.
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  As the author of a reference, what duty of care does the previous employer owe to the prospective new employer who may rely on the reference?

  The duty of care owed by the previous employer to the prospective new employer regarding references.
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  Can an employer disclaim liability by putting a disclaimer on a reference?

  How employers can exclude or limit liability by putting a disclaimer on a reference.
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  Can an employer provide a bare minimum reference for an employee?

  Whether an employer can provide a bare minimum reference for an employee.
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  Can an employer refuse to provide a reference for an employee?

  Whether an employer can refuse to provide a reference for an employee.
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  How do the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 apply to providing a reference?

  How the Data Protection Act 1998 applies to the provision of references.
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  How much compensation could employers be liable for if they supply an unfair reference?

  How much compensation could employers be liable for if they supply an unfair reference.
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  Is it safe for a former employer to omit mention of a suspected event of gross misconduct from a reference?

  Whether it is safe for a former employer to omit mention of a suspected event of gross misconduct from a reference.
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  What do employers need to be aware of when making job offers conditional upon receiving satisfactory references?

  What employers need to be aware of when making job offers conditional upon receiving satisfactory references.
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  What duties does an employer owe to the employee for whom they are writing a reference?

  The duties owed by an employer to an employee for whom they are writing a reference.
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  What legislation governs references?

  Legislation governing job references.
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  What should an employer consider before supplying a reference?

  What an employer should consider before supplying a reference.
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  What type of discrimination or detriment claim can arise if an employer refuses to give a reference?

  The type of discrimination or detriment claim which can arise if an employer refuses to give a reference.