Your comments about a job candidate could be considered defamatory if
A)your comments are restricted to job titles and dates of employment.
B)you omit important negative information about the candidate in a recommendation letter.
C)you decline to provide a recommendation because of "company policy."
D)you cannot prove that those comments are true.

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D)Do not write negative things about a candidate if you cannot show proof that they are true. If you can't categorically prove your charges, it is best to keep your comments on an unspecific, generic level.

Your Comments About a Job Candidate Could Be Considered Defamatory