There is general employer liability exposure for an employee injury that happens at work. This is in part because employers can be held liable for the actions of their employees while in the course and scope of their employment. For example, if an employee injures another party and the employer should have foreseen it, the employer may be held responsible for its negligent hiring practices. If an employee is hurt on the job, the employer may face a lawsuit and an investigation into the reason for the accident at work.