LRD guides and handbook September 2015

Disciplinary and grievance procedures - a practical guide for trade union reps

Chapter 15

15. References and the disciplinary and grievance process


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An employer is not obliged to give a reference. Any reference provided must be true, accurate and fair, but there is no duty to be full and comprehensive. An employer should never be asked to lie in a reference.