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Who is responsible for an agent's intentional torts?
Who is responsible for an agent's intentional torts?
- The employer
- The agent themselves (correct)
- The independent contractor
- A third-party beneficiary
What is the liability of an employer in regards to an agent's intentional torts?
What is the liability of an employer in regards to an agent's intentional torts?
- Vicarious liability
- Joint and several liability
- No liability (correct)
- Strict liability
What is the relationship between an employer and an independent contractor?
What is the relationship between an employer and an independent contractor?
- Employer-employee relationship
- No relationship
- Conflicting interests
- Principal-agent relationship (correct)
What is the key characteristic of an independent contractor's relationship with an employer?
What is the key characteristic of an independent contractor's relationship with an employer?
What type of liability does an employer have for an independent contractor's negligent torts?
What type of liability does an employer have for an independent contractor's negligent torts?
Who is always liable for an agent's crimes?
Who is always liable for an agent's crimes?
When is the principal not liable for an agent's actions?
When is the principal not liable for an agent's actions?
What is a factor in determining the principal's liability for an agent's crimes?
What is a factor in determining the principal's liability for an agent's crimes?
Who would be liable if a bouncer with a past of hitting people was hired and hit someone?
Who would be liable if a bouncer with a past of hitting people was hired and hit someone?
What is the principal's responsibility regarding an agent's criminal history?
What is the principal's responsibility regarding an agent's criminal history?
What is the primary purpose of the Workers' Compensation Act?
What is the primary purpose of the Workers' Compensation Act?
Which act requires employers to provide 12 weeks of unpaid leave for family or medical emergencies?
Which act requires employers to provide 12 weeks of unpaid leave for family or medical emergencies?
What is the minimum wage required by the Fair Labor Standards Act?
What is the minimum wage required by the Fair Labor Standards Act?
Under what circumstances can an employer require a job applicant to take a lie detector test?
Under what circumstances can an employer require a job applicant to take a lie detector test?
What is the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)?
What is the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)?
Which act sets standards for managing and distributing private pension plan funds?
Which act sets standards for managing and distributing private pension plan funds?
What is the general rule regarding unilateral mistakes in a contract?
What is the general rule regarding unilateral mistakes in a contract?
What is an exception to the general rule regarding unilateral mistakes in a contract?
What is an exception to the general rule regarding unilateral mistakes in a contract?
What is an example of a unilateral mistake in a contract?
What is an example of a unilateral mistake in a contract?
What is a specific type of unilateral mistake that can be an exception to the general rule?
What is a specific type of unilateral mistake that can be an exception to the general rule?
What is the case that illustrates the concept of unilateral mistakes in contracts?
What is the case that illustrates the concept of unilateral mistakes in contracts?
What is the exception to reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified employees?
What is the exception to reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified employees?
What is a necessary element of a valid contract?
What is a necessary element of a valid contract?
What is the requirement for contractual capacity?
What is the requirement for contractual capacity?
What makes a contract unlawful?
What makes a contract unlawful?
What are the requirements for a mutual mistake to avoid a contract?
What are the requirements for a mutual mistake to avoid a contract?
What type of mistake can be used to rescind a contract?
What type of mistake can be used to rescind a contract?
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