LRD guides and handbook June 2018

Disciplinary and grievance procedures - a guide for union reps

Chapter 15

15. References and the disciplinary and grievance process

[ch 15: page 86]

In general, 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.