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References: Honesty is the best policy
A Court of Appeal decision has reinforced the principle that employers should not be prevented from providing a negative reference for ex-employees as long as it is true, accurate and fair, explains Sarah Ozanne ‘The duty of care by the ex-employer is to use reasonable care and skill in ensuring the accuracy of any facts …
Cases Referenced
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- Bartholomew v London Borough of Hackney [1998] EWCA Civ 1604
- Jackson v Liverpool City Council [2011] EWCA Civ 1068
- Lawton v BOC Transhield Ltd [1987] IRLR 404
- Spring v Guardian Assurance [1994] UKHL 7