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Negligent misstatement and references in the United Kingdom

Sidley Austin LLP

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United Kingdom June 20 2011

A recent English High Court decision has reiterated the potential risks when providing a negative reference about a former employee and has also highlighted the danger of relying on a negative reference to take adverse action against an employee.

Sidley Austin LLP - Nicholas Turner
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