Which of These Actions by an Employer Would Most Likely

Multiple Choice

Which of these actions by an employer would most likely result in a claim for defamation?

A) getting a signed consent  from a former employee, authorizing the employer to provide information about her job performance
B) providing a letter of reference for an employee who is being terminated, stating the reasons for dismissal
C) giving only information that verifies that the former employee worked there, but nothing else
D) giving all information about the reasons for dismissal, with which the employee disagrees