Negligent hiring occurs when an employer becomes aware that an employee may be unfit for employment but continues to employ the person, and the person injures someone on the job.

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Negligent hiring occurs when an employer fails to conduct a reasonable investigation into an employee's background before hiring, leading to harm caused by the employee. The scenario described is more aligned with negligent retention.

Negligent Hiring Occurs When an Employer Becomes Aware That an Employee