Agreeing your reference if you are being made redundant

Many employers provide standard references now and these are usually attached as a schedule or appendix to the settlement agreements of employees who are being made redundant. Prior to signing your settlement agreement, it is a good idea to ensure that the reference has been checked and agreed upon. This reduces the risk for errors in your reference when a future request is made by a prospective employer and goes towards ensuring there is nothing unexpected written in your reference.

If you need legal advice on the terms of your settlement agreement or guidance on negotiating a reference with your employer, please contact a settlement agreement solicitor at [email protected].

© RT COOPERS, 2020. This Briefing Note does not provide a comprehensive or complete statement of the law relating to the issues discussed nor does it constitute legal advice. It is intended only to highlight general issues. Specialist legal advice should always be sought in relation to particular circumstances.