Each of the Following Statements About the Legal Issues Involved

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.