How Can Employers Avoid Negligent Hiring Liability?
Employers can protect themselves from negligent hiring liability by thoroughly checking references and verifying all pertinent information about each job applicant before making a job offer. A criminal records search should be conducted for each place of residence a candidate has lived at for at least the last seven years. Employers should perform a minimum of three business or professional references, with whom the applicant has actually worked with on a daily basis within the last seven years. In addition, employers should also confirm all degrees and licenses claimed by the applicant. By taking these simple steps, every employer should be able to clearly demonstrate that reasonable care was used in the hiring process. Avoiding negligent hiring liability requires advance planning and the employer’s ability to show that they did not neglect their responsibility to properly screen employees.
