MCS 3040 Chapter Notes -Canadian Business, Vicarious Liability

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Marketing and Consumer Studies
• Course: MCS 3040
• Professor: Joseph Radocchia

Document Summary

However, it can be argued what"s an unauthorized mode of performing an authorized act; even the employees can make use of its employment and do the wrongful act intentionally which may result in the employer to suffer the cost. At this time, the vicarious liability law seems to be practical to prevent the tortious act but not particular just. On the other hand, vicarious liability put pressure on the employers. Employers have to make clearly job descriptions, check backgrounds or references of the employees, and interview applicants before they make the final decision. These procedures not only can help themselves reduce the risks associated with vicarious liability and negligent hiring but also can create a safe environment for the employees. Just take a simple example, if the university hire a professor with criminal backgrounds or may have some psychological problems; one day the teacher took the gun to the school and shot the students.