Sometimes employees attempt to bring defamation claims against employers who disclose unfavorable information about them. However, employers have a(n) __________ to disclose pertinent information in good faith to those who have a legitimate need for that information.

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Employers have a qualified privilege to disclose pertinent information in good faith to those who have a legitimate need for that information. This means that while the employer may be protected in making such disclosures, they must be able to show that the disclosure was made in good faith and for a legitimate purpose. Absolute privilege and absolute immunity are not applicable in this context, and there is no such thing as a "good faith disclosure privilege."

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