reference legal case - careful what u say!
freind is going through court procedings at the moment so cant give to much away but, went to join a company (UK) they then asked for reference from a guy that used to work with him at previous company about the guy. they also confirm that it is a private reference and it wont come back on him for a reference. for what ever reason, he then decides to say that the guy is an idiot (they didnt get on - not professionally remember as they are both F/O's just didnt like him). the friend then gets turned down for the job - totally suited, rated etc with on reason given and until another friend who works there finds out what was said. now going to court, the interviewer while under oath must say what the other FO said, thus opening him up for slander and large reprocussions. moral to story, bite your lip, say nothing rather than unsubstaniated claims as you may end up the loser!