Giving References Policy

What the resource helps with

This policy helps you manage reference requests fairly, consistently and in line with data protection requirements. It helps you reduce risk by setting out who can provide references, what information can be included and how reference records should be managed.

What's included

A reference policy covering authorised reference givers, factual references, employee consent, refusal to provide references, procedure, record keeping and policy review.

When to Use the Resource

Use when setting rules for providing references for current or former employees.