A number of states have enacted statutes offering some protection to employers who make recommendations in good faith so that those who include negative information are not subject to a defamation suit by the former employee.

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This statement is true. Many states have enacted laws that protect employers who provide job references or employment verifications from defamation claims by former employees, as long as the information provided was done in good faith. This is commonly referred to as a "qualified privilege" or "conditional privilege" protection.

A Number of States Have Enacted Statutes Offering Some Protection