HOW DOES A COMPANY AVOID NEGLIGANT HIRING LIABILITY?
There are several steps that employers can take to protect themselves against negligent hiring liability. First, employers should thoroughly check references and verify all pertinent information about each job applicant before making a job offer. A county criminal record search should be conducted for each place of residence a candidate has lived at for at least the last seven years. Further, employers should check a minimum of three business or professional references with whom the applicant has worked with on a daily basis within the last seven years. It is also to the advantage of the employer to verify all degrees and licenses claimed by the applicant. With the following steps taken, employers can demonstrate that reasonable care was used in the hiring process.
