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Bad job reference letter before claim template

When to use the bad job reference letter before claim template?

References are a standard requirement for job applicants and a bad or inaccurate job reference can end your career or get you blacklisted in your industry. A job reference is used by your prospective employer to check that you are who you say you are, and that you have the competencies that you say you have. Your current employer does not have to provide a reference (except in particular industries), but where they do the reference must be accurate, fair and not misleading.Use this template letter before claim where your employer has given you an inaccurate, false and/or misleading job reference.  It helps you negotiate a new reference. It also puts your ex-employer on notice of legal proceedings and a potential claim in damages for breach of duty and negligent misstatement.

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How to use the bad job reference letter before claim template

1. Make sure to read the guidance that comes with the template before you complete it.
2. Post it to your employer by recorded delivery and make sure to keep a receipt.
3. Follow up  if you have not heard from them by the deadline in your letter of claim.
4. Consider making a subject access request before you send the letter of claim.