A situation where an employer may be found liable for harm an employee causes to others if references and background checks were not performed adequately at the time of hiring is called:
A) misrepresentation.
B) negligent hiring.
C) defamation.
D) negligent omission.
E) negligent cycle time.

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Negligent hiring refers to a situation where an employer can be held liable for harm caused by an employee if the employer failed to conduct adequate background checks or references at the time of hiring. In such cases, the employer may be deemed negligent in their hiring practices and held responsible for any damage caused by the employee.

A Situation Where an Employer May Be Found Liable for Harm