Negligent Hiring: Arizona
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Authors: Vanessa Black, Daniel Press and Franci G. Fealk, Kutak Rock LLP
Summary
- Arizona recognizes claims for negligent hiring. See Elements of a Negligent Hiring Claim in Arizona.
- An employer that does not comply with hiring standards may be liable for injuries caused by an employee outside the scope of his or her employment. See Scope of Employment.
- Employers should consider performing background checks on new hires and keep records of their findings to defend themselves in the event of a negligent hiring lawsuit. See Background Checks.
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