Candy was fired by Quik2Stop because she stole from the cash register.A police report was filed.A prospective employer called Quik2Stop to ask for a reference and was told that Candy was fired for stealing.In this case,Quik2Stop illegally defamed Candy.

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In this case, as Quik2Stop is privileged to make a statement that Candy was fired for stealing, it has not illegally defamed Candy. An employer is privileged to make statements, even if defamatory, where the statement is made in good faith by one who has a legitimate business purpose in making the communication to one who has a business interest in learning the information.

Candy Was Fired by Quik2Stop Because She Stole from the Cash