Modern law holds that an employer is liable for an intentional tort committed by an employee for the purpose of furthering the employer's business.

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This is known as the doctrine of respondeat superior or vicarious liability. It holds the employer responsible for the actions of their employees while they are performing job-related duties, even if the employer did not directly instruct or condone the behavior.

Modern Law Holds That an Employer Is Liable for an Intentional