How does SkillSurvey help companies avoid negligent hiring litigation?
Generally speaking, a company can be held legally liable for negligent hiring if it fails to uncover a job applicant's incompetence or unfitness by thoroughly and completely checking their references, criminal records, or general background. A company can also be sued for negligent hiring for failure to become aware of a candidate's unsuitability as an employee. Criminal records can only tell an employer whether or not an applicant has actually been convicted of a crime; uncovering this one fact is only part of the requirement of avoiding negligent hiring claims. Reference checks are also critical for uncovering complete information. SkillSurvey Pre-Hire 360 is much more effective at acquiring accurate and candid information from references and makes it easy to apply a uniform process for all corporations.
