Legal & HR Tools
Reference Check Question Generator
Check off which reference-check questions to include to generate a ready-to-use question list.
Role & performance
Work style
Reliability & fit
These questions focus on job performance and avoid protected characteristics (age, disability, family status, religion, etc.) — never ask about those topics in a reference check, as doing so can create legal risk regardless of intent.
How to use this tool
- 1Check or uncheck questions to include.
- 2Copy the generated question list.
Frequently asked questions
What topics should reference checks avoid?+
Avoid asking about protected characteristics — age, disability, family or marital status, religion, national origin, and similar topics — regardless of how the question is phrased.