The doctrine of negligent hiring only applies to independent contractors when the contractor is hired to do a hazardous or inherently dangerous job.

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Independent contractors generally will not cause liability for a principal. If however the contractor is hired to do a hazardous or inherently dangerous job, the principal is responsible for verifying the fitness of the contractor to perform the task safely and appropriately.

The Doctrine of Negligent Hiring Only Applies to Independent Contractors