Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights, requiring accurate information provision and basic employment details in testimonials
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulates handling of personal information, including consent requirements and data minimization principles in employment documentation
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination and prevents bias in employment documentation and testimonials
Defamation Act 2013: Governs truthfulness of statements and provides protection against libel claims in written testimonials
Fraud Act 2006: Ensures accuracy and prevents false or misleading information in official documentation
Common Law Principles on References: Establishes duty of care to both employee and future employers, requiring accuracy and fairness in testimonials
Employment Relations Act 1999: Ensures general fairness in employment relationships and right to be accompanied provisions
Company Policies: Internal organizational guidelines on providing references and testimonials
Industry Regulations: Sector-specific requirements that may affect the content and format of testimonials
Professional Body Requirements: Specific standards set by professional organizations that may need to be considered in testimonials
Employment Contract Obligations: Specific requirements or restrictions from the original employment agreement regarding testimonials
