A company fails to do a background check that would have revealed that a person it has hired has the potential to harm others.The employee then physically harms a customer during a disagreement.The company could be found guilty of ________.

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Negligent hiring occurs when an employer fails to properly screen and investigate the background of potential employees, and as a result, hires someone who has a history or potential for causing harm to others. In this scenario, the company's failure to conduct a background check could constitute negligent hiring, as they hired someone who ended up physically harming a customer.

A Company Fails to Do a Background Check That Would