Who wants a whistleblowing referee anyway

Amidst the guilt associated with my secretary resigning, there is also the dread of receiving a call one fine day from her next likely employer asking all manner of questions about her work. The unhappy prospect of unlimited liability for misrepresentation looms and whilst everyone is entitled to earn a salary to support their famblees, I do not intend to live out the rest of my miserable existence paying off a judgement debt.

When that day and that call comes, I will have my repository of glib responses:

1. She discharged her duties to the best of her ability.

2. Wrong number/ sorry, no such person.

3. I have always believed in self-reliance and you should too/ God helps those who help themselves.

4. She performs best in a work-free environment.

5. If it's urgent and/or important, I would suggest that you do it yourself.

6. The work product will surprise you.

7. Takes the initiative to do things that are not requested of her.

8. Do you have public liability insurance