Negligent Hiring

What is negligent hiring?

Negligent hiring is a claim that can be made against an employer when an employee causes harm to others and the employer should have known of the individual's potential to cause harm but did not take steps to mitigate the risk (i.e., not hiring the individual). Conducting thorough background checks is one tactic employers use to avoid negligent hiring liability.

For more information, see Conducting Background Investigations and Reference Checks.


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