Most state courts have upheld that employers have a qualified privilege to discuss an employee's past performance.Which of the following is NOT one of the rules a firm must follow to have this privilege?
A) Applicant must receive a copy of any information released by a former employer.
B) Inquirer must exhibit a job-related need to know the information.
C) Former employers must release only truthful information.
D) EEO-related information should not be released.

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While it is generally recommended that an applicant should receive a copy of any information released by a former employer, it is not a rule that a firm must follow to have the qualified privilege to discuss an employee's past performance. The other three options are rules that a firm must follow to retain this privilege.

Most State Courts Have Upheld That Employers Have a Qualified