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  1.            [LETTER OF REFERENCE FOR FORMER EMPLOYEE]
  2.  
  3.  
  4. General rules:
  5.      
  6.      * The Fair Employment act prohibits employers from
  7.        saying anything negative about former employees.
  8.        Therefore offer only the facts or confirm only what
  9.        the prospective employer offers. If you were
  10.        satisfied with the employee, offer comments about the
  11.        quality of work. 
  12.  
  13. .PA è                            COMPANY
  14.                             ADDRESS
  15.                         CITY, STATE ZIP
  16.  
  17.  
  18. Date
  19.  
  20.  
  21. Name
  22. Address
  23. City, State Zip
  24.  
  25. Dear             ,
  26.  
  27.      [John Smith was employed with our firm as accountì
  28. executive from Dec. 1, 1984 through Jan. 1, 1986.  He leftì
  29. our firm to accept a better position].
  30.  
  31.      [During his employment here we were very pleased withì
  32. his work. He was a hard worker, showed considerableì
  33. initiative, and accepted additional responsibility well.ì
  34. Given a suitable opening, we would rehire Mr. Smith withoutì
  35. hesitation].
  36.  
  37.      [If you need additional information, just let usì
  38. know].
  39.  
  40. Sincerely,
  41.  
  42.  
  43.  
  44. Personnel director
  45.