Question

ABC Manufacturing employs a man who frequently exhibits aggressive behavior towards both coworkers and customers. Managers at ABC realize that the employee has a potential for violence, yet they continue to keep him on the payroll. If the employee harms a coworker, then ABC Manufacturing could be held liable for

Answer 1

Answer:

negligent retention

Explanation:

Negligent retention is a type of claim where an employer is sued for not firing an employee that exhibited behavior that posed a treat to other coworkers. This unwanted behavior might include sexual harassment, bullying, violent behavior, fraud, dishonesty or other types of improper conduct.

The person filing the claim must have been hurt by the other employee's behavior and the company must have been notified about the employee's bad conduct.