Sean Was Employed by HGB Inc

question 40

Multiple Choice

Sean was employed by HGB Inc.as a manager.He was fired for sexually harassing his secretary.A prospective employer called HGB for a reference and was told that Sean was terminated on charges of sexual harassment.Which of the following statements is most likely to be true in this case?

• A)Sean has a cause for action against HGB for defamation.
• B)HGB is not liable for defamation because the statement was true and made in good faith.
• C)Sean has a cause for action for invasion of privacy.
• D)HGB is liable for public disclosure of private facts because it is illegal to make defamatory statements about an ex-employee.

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