Excluding important negative information about a candidate in a recommendation letter
A) is expected—otherwise no one would be able to get a good job.
B) has led some employers to sue after hiring the candidate and discovering problems.
C) is the only way to prevent the candidate from suing you.
D) is okay, as long as you explain to the candidate that you are doing it.
E) is okay—as long as you add a release from liability clause to the letter.
Answer: B
Explanation: B) Failing to warn future employers about criminal or unethical behavior on the part of a candidate can result in legal problems. For example, if you fail to reveal that a candidate was guilty of sexual harassment while he worked for you, the person's employer may take action against you for being less than forthcoming.
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