A Company Hired a File Clerk,but Did Not Inquire into His

question 19

Multiple Choice

A company hired a file clerk,but did not inquire into his criminal history.In fact,he has had several convictions for driving while intoxicated.On a lunch break,he got drunk and assaulted a waitress at a nearby restaurant.If the waitress sues the employer,a court would most likely decide that:

• A)the employer is liable under respondeat superior for the harmful act of the employee because it occurred during the workday
• B)the employer is liable for negligent hiring because the employer had an obligation to check his criminal background, it did not do so, and this led to him harming another person
• C)the employer is not liable for negligent hiring because the employee did not assault the waitress on company property
• D)the employer is not liable for negligent hiring because the job does not subject people to risk, and the evidence of unfitness was not related to the job
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Urine Osmolality

A measure of the concentration of solutes in urine, which can provide insight into the body's water balance and kidney function.

Urine Volume

The total amount of urine excreted by the kidneys over a specified period, an important indicator of kidney and overall fluid balance.

ADH

Antidiuretic hormone, also known as vasopressin, which helps regulate water balance in the body by increasing the uptake of water in the kidneys.

Natriuretic Hormone

Hormones, such as atrial natriuretic peptide, that help to regulate fluid balance and blood pressure by increasing the excretion of sodium and water from the kidneys.