A company that carefully screens employees and creates worker education programs are exempt from liability if an employee commits a tort.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A company can still be held liable for an employee's tortious actions, regardless of how carefully they screened and educated the employee. This is known as vicarious liability, which holds employers responsible for the actions of their employees while performing job-related duties.

A Company That Carefully Screens Employees and Creates Worker Education