Karen is checking references and finds former employers reluctant to do more than verify dates of employment even though the applicants have given their consent. A probable reason for their reluctance is that
A) records for former employees are typically not readily available.
B) the former employee is glad to have the potential employee not employed with their company.
C) respondents may fear litigation by former employees who fail to get jobs they seek.
D) Karen is asking too many personal questions.

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Respondents may fear litigation by former employees who fail to get jobs they seek. This is a common concern among past employers when providing reference information, as they may be afraid of being sued by the former employee for providing negative feedback that could impact their future job prospects. As a result, they often limit the information they provide to confirming dates of employment to avoid any legal trouble.

Karen Is Checking References and Finds Former Employers Reluctant to Do