Law - vicarious liability evaluation

Vicarious liability

Vicarious liability

The legal doctrine where an employer is held responsible for the actions of an employee performed within the scope of employment.

Just and practical remedy

Providing the victim with a fair and feasible solution for harm caused by an employee's actions.

Employer's responsibility

The idea that employers benefit from employees' work and should bear the consequences of their actions during employment.

Social justice

Achieving fairness and accountability by holding organizations responsible for failures like not preventing abuse or maintaining safety standards.

Unfairness of vicarious liability

Criticism that it places liability on innocent parties, like employers, for acts they did not commit personally, potentially leading to inconsistencies and unfair outcomes.

"In course of employment"

The criteria determining if an employee's actions fall within the scope of their job, influencing the employer's liability in different situations.