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The negative results of hiring an employee without proper screening are not evident until the employee commits an act against the company or a fellow employee. In the case or workplace violence, one act may result in costly litigation (legal fees and jury awards) when the injured employee sues the employer. This aggressor may even go as far as to bring litigation against the company for discrimination or wrongful termination. In the case of fraud or theft, the total costs incurred are not only from the actual theft but also in the immeasurable lost productivity and employee morale. Other costs associated include the many man-hours lost in investigating the loss. The costs of investigation become much more involved because most theft and fraud is not noticed until much later. Some companies must go as far as hiring additional personnel, outside auditors or security companies. Even after the theft has been investigated and the perpetrator has been identified, this predator may still bring wrongful termination litigation against employer. In today’s legal climate, the employer has the burden of proof to justify the termination.
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