Scope of Employment
/ˈskoʊp əv ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The range of activities an employee is authorized to perform as part of their job, determining employer liability for employee actions.
The company was held liable because the accident occurred within the driver's scope of employment.
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Commentary
This term is crucial in determining when an employer is legally responsible for employees' actions under doctrines like respondeat superior.
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