Employer Liability

October 10, 2023 5 min read Definitions

Fellow Servant Rule in Workers Compensation

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Understand the Fellow Servant Rule, a common law principle used as a defense before workers compensation laws, absolving employers from liability when an injury is due to a coworker's negligence.

October 5, 2023 4 min read Definitions

Respondeat Superior: Employer Liability for Employee Actions

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Understand the legal doctrine of respondeat superior, which holds employers liable for the wrongful acts of their employees. Learn the implications and applications in the workplace.

October 2, 2023 4 min read Definitions

Master Servant Rule: Legal Definition and Employer Responsibilities

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Understand the Master Servant Rule in legal terminology, which states that employers are responsible for the public protection from their employees' actions and can be held liable for torts committed by their employees.