What does vicarious liability mean in the context of employer-employee relationships?

3.6 Vicarious Liability Quiz

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Financial Education
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12th Grade
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Deeky Mvula
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Employers are not responsible for employee actions
Employers can be held legally liable for employee actions
Employees are solely responsible for their actions
Employers are only liable for intentional actions of employees
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When does vicarious liability apply to an employer?
When the employee's actions are unauthorized
When the employee is off-duty
When the employee's actions are within the scope of their employment duties
When the employee is an independent contractor
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Under what circumstances can employers be liable for the negligence of independent contractors?
If the contractor is off-duty
If the contractor's work is exceptionally risky
If the contractor is following instructions
If the contractor is not considered an employee
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When can employers be held liable for an employee's unauthorized actions during work hours?
When the actions are within the defined scope of their activities
When the actions are personal in nature
When the actions are criminal in nature
When the actions benefit the employer
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what scenario can vicarious liability apply if an employee uses company property for personal reasons?
If the employee is benefiting the employer
If the employee is following instructions
If the employee is off-duty
If the employee is within the defined scope of their activities
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When can employers potentially be liable for an employee's fraudulent or criminal acts?
If the acts are closely related to the employee's job
If the acts are personal in nature
If the acts are authorized by the employer
If the acts are ultra vires
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of vicarious liability in employer-employee relationships?
To absolve employers of any responsibility
To hold employers accountable for employee actions under certain circumstances
To encourage employee misconduct
To limit employer liability completely
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