Which of the Following Causes an Employer to Be Subject

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following causes an employer to be subject to a claim of negligent hiring?

• A) Failure to conduct a reasonable and responsible background check on an employee.
• B) Failure to provide a reference about a former employee.
• C) Failure to use word-of-mouth recruiting to obtain new employees.
• D) Failure to correct an employee's mistaken belief about a job or an organization.

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Definitions:

Withheld FICA Taxes

Taxes deducted from employees' paychecks to fund Social Security and Medicare, which employers also match.

Net Pay

The amount of money an employee takes home after deductions such as taxes and retirement contributions have been subtracted from their gross salary.

Voluntary Deductions

These are payroll deductions that an employee chooses to have withheld from their paycheck, such as for retirement plans, health insurance, or union dues.

Health Insurance

Health insurance is a form of insurance coverage that typically pays for medical, surgical, prescription drug, and sometimes dental expenses incurred by the insured.