Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B Study Guide - The Employer, Vicarious Liability, Canada Pension Plan

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B
• Professor: Frederick King

Document Summary

Rooted in the traditions of the english common law, overlapped by legislation: both federal and provincial governments create legislation. A contractual relationship whereby an employer provides remuneration to an employee in exchange for work or services. Independent contractor a person who is in a working relationship that does not meet the criteria of employment. Vicarious liability: an employer is liable for the torts of an employee that are committed in the ordinary scope of employment. Liable when the employee commits a wrong while carrying out assigned duties or authorized tasks. If the employer is liable, the employee is too. Negligent hiring could leave the employer liable. Employers normally: develop job descriptions, advertise the positions, have candidates complete an application or submit a resume, short-list candidates, check backgrounds and references, interview selected applicants. Human right commission an administrative body that oversees the implementation and enforcement of human right legislation: prohibited grounds of discrimination.