Uncertainty regarding contract type disclosure in HR references
🧭 worksocial problemSingle report ●●●●●
A former employee in the UK is concerned that their employer will disclose their specific contract type (e.g., permanent vs. fixed-term contract) in a standard HR reference after being dismissed during their probation period.
What people do today
- Asking HR directly what will be included
- Requesting a reference from a former manager instead of HR
- Checking company policy documents
🔧 Fix this
Ideas a builder, maker or community group could start on:
- A template generator for employees to request specific, legally compliant reference formats from HR departments.
- A legal information portal explaining UK employment law regarding what information employers are permitted to disclose in references.
- A service that acts as a neutral third-party reference checker to verify what information a former employer provides to prospective companies.
Real voices
“will they also put down contract type i.e. permanent, ftc etc.”
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