If a workplace violence incident occurred and the attacker's public social networking profile contained information that could have predicted that behavior,the employer may be held liable for ________.

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If an employer fails to conduct adequate background checks or ignores warning signs during the hiring process, they could be held liable for negligent hiring if an employee later engages in workplace violence. This liability can extend to instances where the attacker's public social networking profile contained information that could have predicted their violent behavior. Obstruction, civil rights violations, and discrimination may not be applicable in this scenario.

If a Workplace Violence Incident Occurred and the Attacker's Public