How to Avoid Negligent Hiring Liability?

Employers can protect themselves by thoroughly checking references and verifying all other pertinent information about each candidate prior to making a job offer. Employers should talk with a minimum of three business or professional references, people with whom the candidate has actually worked on a daily basis within the last five to seven years. Employers should also verify all degrees claimed and licenses allegedly conferred. By taking these steps, every employer should be able to clearly show that reasonable care was used in the hiring process. More importantly, it would be extremely difficult for anyone to argue that the employer knew or should have known that the information received was false if multiple references were contacted and credentials verified.