Which of the Following Is True Regarding an Employer's Tort

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding an employer's tort liability for the actions of employees and independent contractors?

• A)Employers are generally liable in tort for the actions of independent contractors,while they are generally not liable for the actions of employees.
• B)Employers are generally liable in tort for the actions of independent contractors and for the actions of employees.
• C)Employers are not generally liable in tort for the actions of independent contractors or the actions of employees.
• D)Employers are generally liable in tort for the actions of their employees,while they are generally not liable for the actions of independent contractors.
• E)Employers are generally liable in tort for the actions of independent contractors and for the actions of employees,but only if the employer has agreed to be liable in a written contract with the employee or independent contractor.

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Definitions:

Liquidating Dividend

A type of dividend paid by a corporation to its shareholders during its liquidation, distributing the remaining assets among the shareholders.

Sale

The exchange of goods or services for money, constituting a fundamental economic activity.

Excess Cash

Indicates surplus cash that a company holds beyond what is required for its day-to-day operations.