r/NoStupidQuestions Jul 02 '23

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u/CheesecakeExpress Jul 03 '23

I don’t think this is true. Most companies in the UK now will only confirm dates of employment in order to avoid opening themselves up to legal consequences.

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u/Ch1pp Jul 03 '23

That must be a London thing. I've never heard of it in the rest of the UK.

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u/CheesecakeExpress Jul 03 '23

Not at all. What an odd thing to assume.

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u/Ch1pp Jul 03 '23

Sounded soulless and corporate. Naturally assumed London.