Negligent Hiring: Nevada
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Dora V. Lane, Holland & Hart LLP
Summary
- Nevada recognizes a claim for negligent hiring against employers. See Elements of a Negligent Hiring Claim.
- Negligent hiring claims only apply to acts performed outside the scope of employment. See The Scope of Employment.
- Employers have a duty to conduct a reasonable investigation into potential employees to ensure they are fit for a particular position. See Investigating a Prospective Employee's Fitness for the Position.
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