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Can an employer be held liable for the negligence of an employee?

April 26, 2017employee employer held liable negligence

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Can an employer be held liable for the negligence of an employee?

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An employer can be held liable or responsible for the negligence of an employee if the employee was acting within the course and scope of his/her employment at the time the negligence occurred. Whether an employee is acting within the course and scope of his/her employment depends upon a number of factors and often requires a complex factual and legal analysis. Return to FAQ menu.