If a Former Employer Withholds Relevant Information About an Employee

question 39

Multiple Choice

If a former employer withholds relevant information about an employee from his or her new employer, this may actually expose the former employer to:

• A)criminal liability.
• B)tort liability.
• C)civil liability.
• D)absolute liability.

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Definitions:

Punishment

A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, often implemented to discourage undesirable actions.

Punishment Strategy

A behavioral approach aimed at reducing undesirable actions by introducing negative consequences or removing positive stimuli.

Continuous

Referring to processes or operations that proceed without interruption or breaks.

Intermittent

Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.