Imagine you are a manager in your job. An individual contacts you in connection with a reference for one of your worst employees, who was just recently terminated for poor performance. This individual asks whether you believe the former employee will perform well in a similar position at a new company.

1. How do you respond? Explain. Could there be any potential legal issues?
2. Is your response different if the former employee was terminated for stealing, and the individual asks whether this employee can be trusted? Explain