A Factor Courts May Consider in Determining Whether an Act

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Multiple Choice

A factor courts may consider in determining whether an act was within the course and scope of employment under vicarious liability is, was the:

• A) act of the same general nature of those authorized by the principal
• B) agent authorized to be in the location at the time the act occurred
• C) agent serving or attempting to serve the principal's interests at the time of the tort
• D) act of the same general nature of those authorized by the principal and agent authorized to be in the location at the time the act occurred
• E) act of the same general nature of those authorized by the principal and agent authorized to be in the location at the time the act occurred and agent serving or attempting to serve the principal's interests at the time of the tort

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Definitions:

FICA Taxes

Taxes designed to provide workers with supplemental retirement, employment disability, and medical benefits.

Employee Earnings

The total amount of money paid to an employee by an employer, including wages, salaries, bonuses, and commissions.

Compensation

Payment or benefits provided to employees in exchange for their work or services.

Accrue a Liability

The process of recognizing liabilities that have been incurred but not yet paid or recorded in the financial statements.