Which of the Following Steps Could an Employer Take That

Multiple Choice

Which of the following steps could an employer take that would help to eliminate possible claims of defamation?

A) obtaining a signed consent from a former employee, authorizing the employer to provide information about her job performance
B) negotiating an agreed letter of reference for an employee who is leaving
C) giving only information that verifies that the former employee worked for the employer, the rate of pay, and the dates of employment
D) all of these