One of your employees,a member of a protected class,loses his temper and assaults and injures a customer.The customer is also a member of a protected class.During the investigation,the police discover that the employee has a long history of such behavior and served jail time for assault and battery.As the employer,you are most likely:
A) not liable for any injuries because the employee was a member of a protected class.
B) not liable for negligent hiring because you had an affirmative action plan.
C) liable for negligent hiring because you did not conduct a background check.
D) liable for injuries under Executive Order 11246.

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As the employer, you have a responsibility to ensure the safety of your customers and other employees. If the employee has a history of violent behavior and you did not conduct a background check, you can be held liable for negligent hiring. This is regardless of the fact that the employee is a member of a protected class.

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