Karen Garcia is seeking references' comments on applicants for jobs with her business. The former employers and other parties she calls seem reluctant to do more than verify dates of employment. A probable reason for their reluctance is that
A) records for former employees are filed away and not readily available.
B) the former employer may plan to recall the employee and wants to avoid losing her to another employer.
C) respondents may fear litigation by former employees who fail to get jobs they seek.
D) requests of this kind simply take too much time for large company personnel departments.

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Respondents may fear litigation by former employees who fail to get jobs they seek. In today's litigious society, former employers may be hesitant to give negative feedback about former employees for fear of being sued for defamation or discrimination. As a result, many employers prefer to only verify dates of employment and job titles.

Karen Garcia Is Seeking References' Comments on Applicants for Jobs