Providing references for former employees

Are there dangers to giving a negative reference?

Brian Johnston

Question: If a prospective employer of a former employee calls for a reference and we have nothing good to say about the former employee, what is the advisable response? Is it safe to be honest and say unflattering things that could hurt the former employee’s chance at a new job?

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