Employee Liability
/ɪmˈplɔɪ.i ˌlaɪəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal responsibility an employee may have for acts or omissions within the scope of employment, potentially resulting in liability to the employer or third parties.
The company assessed its employee liability after the worker caused property damage during a business trip.
- (n.) The employer's potential financial or legal obligation for the acts of its employees under doctrines such as respondeat superior.
Employer liability for employee negligence can lead to costly lawsuits.
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- employee liability
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Commentary
Employee liability often requires careful delineation in contracts and insurance policies to clarify responsibilities and indemnities between employees and employers.
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