If an honest, fair, and candid reference is given by an individual who is asked to provide confidential information about the performance of a job applicant, what doctrine protects the reference giver?
A) Qualified right
B) Qualified concession
C) Qualified assessment
D) Qualified privilege
E) Qualified opinion

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Qualified privilege protects an individual who provides an honest and fair reference from being sued for defamation or other legal claims involving the reference provided. It is a legal doctrine that protects employers from being held liable for sharing truthful information about a former employee's job performance when serving as a reference.

If an Honest, Fair, and Candid Reference Is Given by an Individual