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

Question

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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Defamation involves making false statements that harm someone's reputation. If an employer gives out information about the reasons for dismissal that the employee disagrees with, and if these reasons are untrue and damage the employee's reputation, this could lead to a defamation claim. The other options involve either consent from the employee or providing neutral or minimal information, which are less likely to result in defamation claims.

Which of These Actions by an Employer Would Most Likely