One of Your Employees,a Member of a Protected Class,loses His

question 125

Multiple Choice

One of your employees,a member of a protected class,loses his temper and assaults and injures a customer.The customer is also a member of a protected class.During the investigation,the police discover that the employee has a long history of such behavior and served jail time for assault and battery.As the employer,you are most likely:

• A) not liable for any injuries because the employee was a member of a protected class.
• B) not liable for negligent hiring because you had an affirmative action plan.
• C) liable for negligent hiring because you did not conduct a background check.
• D) liable for injuries under Executive Order 11246.

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Definitions:

Affinity Method

A technique used in project management and brainstorming that organizes a large amount of data into groups based on their natural relationships.

Collaborative Economic Bargaining

The process where employers and employees negotiate working conditions and terms of employment in a cooperative and mutually beneficial manner.

Costing Methodology

The process or system used to determine the expenses associated with producing a product or providing a service, which can influence pricing, budgeting, and financial analysis.

Modified Integrative Bargaining

A negotiation strategy that seeks a win-win outcome but with adjustments to traditional methods to accommodate specific needs or circumstances.