Within the first 90 days of his employment, a security guard physically assaulted an alleged shoplifter. Upon investigation, it was found that he had been previously convicted of a violent crime, but the employer failed to conduct a background check. This is an example of which of the following?

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Negligent hiring occurs when an employer fails to conduct a reasonable background check that would have revealed a potential employee's history of violent or criminal behavior, which could foreseeably lead to harm.

Within the First 90 Days of His Employment, a Security