... Developments Concerning Negligent Hiring in Public Schools by Mark J. Dorris and Brian H. Kleiner Basic Elements An employer has a duty to use due care in the selection and retention of employees to protect other employees and third parties when that employee will come into contact with the other employees...

... way to ensure that employers hire only safe and competent employees is for prior employers to provide as much information as possible about potential employees. © MCB UP Limited 2003 Employment law Negligence Employers New Developments Concerning Negligent Hiring in Municipal...