Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Make providing job references for employees compulsory
Open for signatures
25 signatures
What the petition asks
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.
Help give adults the best opportunity to improve their lives.
Timeline
| 27 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
25
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
27 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.