Fatimah has been hired for the post of a secretary at Mauve Corp. The company conducts a routine background check based on the information provided by Fatimah. Unfortunately, her previous employer declines to provide meaningful references or details about her job history. However, Mauve Corp. ignores this lack of data and assumes that she is a credible employee. Mauve is at the risk of _____ lawsuits.
A) disparate treatment
B) class action
C) negligent hiring
D) adverse impact

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Mauve Corp. is at risk of negligent hiring lawsuits because they have not conducted proper due diligence and background checks on a potential employee. Negligent hiring refers to the legal concept that employers have a duty of care for their employees and are responsible for ensuring that they are not exposing their staff, customers or the public to any foreseeable harm. In this case, if Fatimah has a history of misconduct or dangerous behavior that could have been discovered through proper pre-employment screening, Mauve Corp. could be held liable for any harm caused by her actions.

Fatimah Has Been Hired for the Post of a Secretary