Publication Date
1-1-1992
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
First Advisor
Behrens, Curtiss K.
Degree Name
B.S. (Bachelor of Science)
Legacy Department
Department of Management
Abstract
The purpose of this project was to present information on employer liability for the offenses of their employees under the negligent hiring doctrine. Four theories under which employers may be held liable--respondeat superior, negligent entrustment, negligent hiring, and negligent retention--are discussed here in depth. In addition, the criteria for demonstrating negligent hiring or retention is reviewed. Furthermore, the duty to check criminal records and the availability of criminal records is discussed. And finally, specific guidelines are presented for defending against a negligent hiring claim and minimizing or avoiding negligent hiring liability.
Recommended Citation
Lavery, Tara, "Employer negligent hiring : where does the responsibility lie?" (1992). Honors Capstones. 475.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/475
Extent
39 pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Rights Statement 2
NIU theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from Huskie Commons for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without the written permission of the authors.
Media Type
Text
Comments
Includes bibliographical references.