Employment references and settlement agreements
Why agreed references matter, what wording is realistic, and how references sit alongside confidentiality clauses.
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Why references matter
An agreed reference can reduce uncertainty about what your employer will say to future employers. Settlement agreements sometimes attach a reference as a schedule or confirm neutral wording.
What is realistic
Employers may resist highly promotional wording. Focus on factual accuracy, dates, role title, and a neutral summary of duties. Mutual obligations—what you say about the employer—may appear alongside reference terms.
Breaches
If an employer departs from an agreed reference without cause, remedies might exist depending on wording. Your adviser can discuss enforcement realistically.
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