What Is the Rationale Behind Vicarious Liability

question 90

Multiple Choice

What is the rationale behind vicarious liability?

• A) Under the time and place theory, the employee would not have caused harm at that exact time and place had it not been for the employer.
• B) The employer benefits from the work of the employee, therefore, the employer should also be responsible for any harm the employee caused.
• C) The employer did know or should have known his or her employee would cause harm.
• D) The employer typically has more money to pay for the harm.
• E) The employer should have better hiring practices.

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