Negligent hiring occurs when:
A)an unvalidated selection device is used resulting in hiring an employee who cannot perform the job.
B)hiring takes place without the use of any formal selection devices.
C)a third party such as coworker, client, or customer of an organization files suit against an employer for injuries caused by an employee.
D)hiring results in adverse impact against a protected group.

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Negligent hiring occurs when an employer hires someone who they either knew or should have known was likely to pose a risk to others, and then that person causes harm. Choice C directly addresses this scenario by mentioning a third party filing suit against an employer for injuries caused by an employee, which implies that the employer may have failed to properly vet the employee before hiring.

Negligent Hiring Occurs When