An Effective Method to Minimize the Possibility That a Prior

question 12

Multiple Choice

An effective method to minimize the possibility that a prior employer of a prospective employee will refuse to provide a reference on the grounds that a reference can give rise to defamation liability is

• A) to require all prospective employees to sign a document releasing former employers from liability for providing references, and providing a copy of the release to prior employers from whom references are sought.
• B) conduct reference checks secretly.
• C) have the references checked by an unrelated third party.
• D) check only references that are adequately insured against defamation.

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