This section helps HR professionals understand, in general, when an employer can be held responsible for the harm caused by an employee if it knew or should have known in the hiring process that the employee was unfit for the position. This section also offers best practices on conducting due diligence on new hires in order to avoid exposure to negligent hiring claims.
An employer may use this form to signify that the employee has received and reviewed a copy of the company drug and alcohol testing policy, and acknowledges and consents to its terms. The Acknowledgement and Consent Form for Drug and Alcohol Testing should be used in conjunction with the Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy.