PETITIONOpenPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Make providing job references for employees compulsory
The UK government should make it compulsory for employers to provide references for staff after 1 year of service. References are not compulsory and some skilled workers are being forced to claim benefits.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
22
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 22/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 22/100,000
Background
Help give adults the best opportunity to improve their lives.