According to the text,which of the following are factors considered by courts in determining whether an act committed by an employee occurred within the course and scope of employment?
A) Whether the employer authorized the employee's act.
B) Whether the employer provided the tools by which the act occurred.
C) Whether the employer knew that the act would involve the commission of a serious crime.
D) Whether the employee had worked for the employer for a substantial amount of time.
E) Whether the employee used force not expected by the employer.

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A number of factors are considered by the court in determining whether an act committed by an employee occurred within the course and scope of employment including whether the employer authorized the employee's act, whether the employer provided the means (tools) by which the act occurred, and whether the employer know that the act would include the commission of a serious crime. The length of time the employee worked for the employer is not listed an element considered by the court.

According to the Text,which of the Following Are Factors Considered