Negligent Hiring: Arkansas

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Authors: E. B. Chiles IV, Cameron C. McCree and Amber Davis-Tanner, Quattlebaum, Grooms, Tull & Burrow PLLC

Summary

• Arkansas recognizes negligent hiring claims against employers. See Negligent Hiring Claims in Arkansas.
• Employers should take certain steps to avoid liability for negligent hiring. See Minimizing Risks of Negligent Hiring Claims.
• Employers should maintain records of their efforts to evaluate prospective job hires. See Minimizing Risks of Negligent Hiring Claims.