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Intro To Business Law N1072 University of Sussex Word count: 1099 December 4, 2013 Critically evaluate, in relation to the common law duty of care, the liability of employers for references. How, if at all, does the liability of a university (such as the University of Sussex) differ regarding references given to potential employers in respect of current (or former) students. Employers have a certain degree of liability when making statements in a former employee’s reference. Employees and employers have a duty of care, to provide valid descriptions of an individual’s quality and potential as a former employee, and thus a reasonable reference is, truthful and fair. It is up to employers to thus avoid inaccurate†¦show more content†¦It was decided that if the â€Å"representor gave information-or advice which was negligent he would be liable for any pecuniary or personal damage-caused†5. However the appeal was dismissed due to the fact that with â€Å"the absence of a contract or fiduciary relationship† the defendant that used a disclaimer would owe no duty of care.6 The case was significant in that claims on negligent misstatement could work if; there is a special affiliation among parties, the information provided by a party has a voluntary assumed risk, the plaintiff has to deem the information reliable, and final ly the reliability of the information must be applicable.  In Caparo Industries plc v Dickman7, it was determined that courts had to test the duty by â€Å"whether the damage was reasonably foreseeable, whether there was a relationship of proximity between claimant and defendant, and whether it is just and reasonable to impose a duty.†8 If so, then a duty of care could arise. Spring v Guardian Assurance plc9 is key for this discussion. 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