workplace safe and secure. “Duty of care is a legal obligation imposed on an individual requiring that they adhere to a standard of reasonable care while performing any acts that could foreseeably harm others”(en.wikipedia.org).”The duty of care may be imposed by operation of law between individuals with no current direct relationship (familial or contractual or otherwise), but eventually become related in some manner, as defined by common law (meaning case law). Duty of care may be considered a formalization
Words: 1247 - Pages: 5
1 Assignment #3-Employer’s Duty of Care Andrea Williams-Weston Strayer University LEG500-Business Law, Ethics & Legal Governance Dr. Boneita Campbell, Professor May 15, 2011 2 1. Explain whether Jake’s actions are in or out of “his scope of employment.” “Scope of employment is defined as actions of an employee
Words: 685 - Pages: 3
2004). Although the term “scope of employment” may have a broad definition, a reasonable third party would conclude that a service manger/auto mechanic would also check brakes, tires, etc., during a routine oil change. Therefore, performing these duties would fall within the ordinary course of doing his job, thus Jake’s actions are in scope of his employment. However, if Jake was at work, but not acting within the scope of his employment, his employer may be exempt from tort liability, and Jake
Words: 904 - Pages: 4
Employer’s Duty of Care Anthony Fowler Norfolk State University Law, Ethics, and Corporate Governance-LEG 500 September 11, 2012 Professor Robert Moore, J.D. Employer’s Duty of Care Explain whether Jake’s actions are in or out of “his scope of employment”? Scope of employment are the activities of an employee that are in furtherance of the duties that are owed to an employer, where the employer is or could be,
Words: 745 - Pages: 3
ASSIGNMENT #3 – EMPLOYER’S DUTY OF CARE ALICE F. EDDINGTON PROFESSOR RHONDA J. WILLIAMS EVANS LAW, ETHICS, AND GOVERANCE LEG 500 February 11, 2012 Explain whether Jake’s actions are in or out of “his scope of employment.” The relationship between the employer and employees determines the success of a business. The employee should show that he is loyal to his employer. His work ethic should show the integrity and honesty in fulfilling his duties. He should be bound to fulfill the
Words: 854 - Pages: 4
Employer’s Duty of Care Law, Ethics, and Corporate Governance – LEG 500 Wednesday February 16th 2011 1. Explain whether Jake’s actions are in or out of “his scope of employment.” Working ethically and being compatible with each other in a company is very fundamental in the development of the business. The managers and the employees have to develop a relationship where they agree on a form of understanding within their different levels of the organization and reason out what is needed to
Words: 1304 - Pages: 6
Employer’s Duty of Care LaShawn A. Dunkins Professor Augustine Weekly LEG 500 – Law, Ethics, and Corporate Governance February 7, 2012 In order for a business to be successful an employer and employee should have an understanding relationship. The relationship between the two is of the utmost importance. The employee is supposed to follow the laws of the company or that the employer has made known once they have decided to accept a position with the company. The employee is bound
Words: 906 - Pages: 4
any difference or negligence of duty is punishable under law as well. In other words, the employee is bound by rules and regulations at his workplace and it could be liable for a penalty or punishment in case of violation of any kind. The employer is also bound to provide certain workplace conditions to the employees and the employer needs to give clear instructions to his employees to avoid errors. Thus both employee and employer should perform their part of duty in the best interest of the business
Words: 1799 - Pages: 8
because he is a certified auto mechanic. These duties are also within his scope of employment because he was performing tasks associated along with his job in good faith in an effort to benefit the employer as well as provide the duty of loyalty and care he owes to customers as a certified mechanic. Employer Responsibility for Injuries Because Jake was working within the scope of his employment and was injured by performing duties related to the job, Jake’s employer Herman is liable
Words: 1038 - Pages: 5
Employer's Duty of Care and Issues of Compensation Jakes actions are within the scope of his employment as manager servicing. Being a manager, Jake is responsible for the end to end and orderly running of his department, including meeting the outputs expected and he cannot take shelter under ‘being overworked’. He has to plan his departmental functioning in a manner to cause minimum disruptions for meeting the business objectives of Herman. It is possible he has been working overtime which might
Words: 322 - Pages: 2
