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The workplace is the scene of almost 3.2 million violent crimes and thefts every year. Previously employers have been held liable for employee wrongdoing that was within the realm of the employee's duties. Today, negligent hiring greatly increases employer responsibility, making the employer liable even if the wrongdoing occurs outside the workplace.
The most common
elements of legal action following an incident of workplace violence
often involve:
- Negligent
hiring: Failing to properly screen employees resulting in the
hiring of someone the courts find to have had a history of violent
and criminal acts
- Negligent
retention: Keeping an employee after becoming aware of the employee’s
unsuitability and failing to act on that knowledge
- Negligent
supervision: Failing to provide the appropriate monitoring to
ensure employees perform duties properly
- Inadequate
security: Measure provided to safeguard employees, customers
and members of the public not consistent with the potential security
threat
With the average
out-of-court settlement of $500,000 and an average $3 million jury
award, it makes sound business sense to reduce the potential for
workplace violence and thus avoid exposure to litigation.
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