An Employer Can Use His or Her Power and Control

question 10

True/False

An employer can use his or her power and control to engage in an intentional pattern of outrageous abuse against an employee without potential tort liability.

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Definitions:

Morally Wrong

Actions or conduct that are considered to be ethically bad or unacceptable according to societal standards or personal beliefs.

Legislature

A governmental body with the power to make, amend, or repeal laws.

Transferred Intent

A legal doctrine allowing intent to harm one person to be transferred if an unrelated party is harmed instead.

Mental Element

The state of mind that the prosecution must prove a defendant had when committing an act to establish criminal liability, often referring to intent or knowledge.