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.

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The statement "the defense of 'qualified privilege' protects reference givers, regardless of the circumstances" is not true. The defense of qualified privilege only protects reference givers in certain circumstances, such as when providing information for a job reference. In cases where the reference giver acts with malice or provides false information, the defense of qualified privilege may not apply.

Each of the Following Statements About the Legal Issues Involved