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Make it a legal requirement for former employers to provide a reference

Submitted by NATALIE WYLDE on Wednesday 11th August 2021

Published on Tuesday 17th August 2021

Current status: Closed

Closed: Thursday 17th February 2022

Signatures: 35

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Make it a legal requirement for former employers to provide a reference

Petition Details

When a person goes for a new job, an old employer must give the new employer a reference to confirm dates worked.

Additional Information

It effects people's paths to work. If an old employer refuses or ignores giving a reference it could potentially lose them a job. Especially in the healthcare industry.


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