Asked by Sergei Glukhov on May 18, 2024
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Explain any limitation on the principle of vicarious liability in the employment context.
Principle of Vicarious Liability
A legal doctrine that holds one person or entity legally responsible for the actions of another, such as an employer for the behaviors of their employees.
Employment Context
Pertains to the environment or circumstances surrounding an individual's job, including their roles, responsibilities, and the legal and organisational framework in which they work.
- Understand the principle of indirect responsibility and its constraints when applied to the workplace environment.
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Biviana PimentelMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
An employer is responsible only for those acts of an employee committed during the course of the employment.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principle of indirect responsibility and its constraints when applied to the workplace environment.