Negligent HiringNegligent hiring oc

Negligent HiringNegligent hiring occurs when an employer knew or should have known about an applicant’sprior history that endangered customers, employees, vendors, or others withwhom the employee comes in contact. Employers can prevent negligent-hiring lawsuitsby carefully checking references and running background checks for all candidates.Once an employer finds out about such a history, the employer is obligated to safeguardothers who come in contact with the individual during the workday by taking whateveraction is necessary to maintain a safe work environment.