Many Former Employers Are Reluctant to Give References for Fear

question 17

Multiple Choice

Many former employers are reluctant to give references for fear of liability if the reference keeps the former employee from getting a job.The courts have held that employers have a "qualified privilege" if the employer:

• A) only discusses EEO-related information.
• B) has selection test information to support the reference.
• C) only gives information to an inquirer who has a job-related need to know.
• D) qualifies the information as "his/her opinion" and not necessarily factual.

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