Each of the Following Statements About the Legal Issues Involved

question 85

Multiple Choice

Each of the following statements about the legal issues involved in obtaining and providing reference information is true except

• A)failure to check references can lead to negligent or wrongful hiring suits.
• B)as long as reference information is honest, fair, and candid, reference givers are legally protected.
• C)many companies are adopting a "no reference"policy.
• D)the defence of "qualified privilege"protects reference givers, regardless of the circumstances.
• E)even if negative information is given, if it is imparted in a fair and honest manner, the reference giver is legally protected.

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Definitions:

Retail Transactions

Business operations involving the sale of goods or services directly to consumers for personal use.

Trademarks

Symbols, names, phrases, or logos legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product.

Advertising Slogans

Advertising slogans are memorable phrases used in advertisements to convey the key message or benefits of a product or service to potential customers.

Registered Phrases

Registered Phrases are phrases that have been legally registered for protection, often in the context of trademarks to identify the services or goods of a particular source.