"References Etc" will pose as a prospective employer, call a prior employer on an employee's behalf, and find out what the former employer is saying. If the prior employer provides unsubstantiated negative information, then the job applicant ________.
A) should not use the employee as a reference
B) must not list references on the job application
C) can sue for defamation
D) must lie on the job application form
E) must hire an HR expert to check their résumés

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If the prior employer provides unsubstantiated negative information, the job applicant may have grounds for a defamation lawsuit. However, it is important to note that the burden of proof in a defamation lawsuit is high, and it may not be worth pursuing legal action in all cases. It is also important to encourage employers to provide truthful and substantiated information in reference checks.

"References Etc" Will Pose as a Prospective Employer, Call a Prior