As an employer, you’ve likely been advised by your attorney and/or insurance agent that you should have insurance that will protect against negligent hiring claims. It’s also important for you to know that insurance isn’t likely to cover all the costs of negligent hiring activities. If an employee commits assault, rape, murder, or armed robbery, against another employee or customer, there can be equally damaging non-financial costs. The potential of a negligent hiring lawsuit is just one more reason to perform thorough pre-employment background screening before you hire!