Define: Master–Servant Rule

The Master-Servant Rule is a legal principle that holds employers responsible for the actions of their employees while they are acting within the scope of their employment.

Under the Master-Servant Rule, if an employee causes harm or injury to another person while performing their job duties, the employer can be held liable for the employee’s actions.

Yes, in certain circumstances, an employer can be held responsible for an employee’s intentional misconduct if it occurred within the scope of their employment or if the employer was negligent in hiring or supervising the employee.

Factors such as the nature of the employee’s job, whether the actions were authorized or expected, and whether the actions occurred during work hours or on the employer’s premises are considered when determining if an employee’s actions fall within the scope of their employment.

Generally, an employer is not held liable for an employee’s actions outside of work unless those actions are somehow related to the employee’s job or if the employer was negligent in hiring or supervising the employee.

Typically, an employer is not held responsible for the actions of an independent contractor as they are not considered employees. However, there may be exceptions if the employer exercises significant control over the contractor’s work or if the contractor’s actions fall within the scope of the employer’s business.

Yes, an employer can still be held liable for an employee’s actions even if they were acting against company policy, as long as the actions occurred within the scope of their employment.

Yes, an employer can still be held responsible for an employee’s actions even if they were acting out of personal motives, as long as the actions occurred within the scope of their employment.

If an employee’s actions were in self-defence, the employer may not be held liable as long as the employee’s response was reasonable and proportionate to the threat they faced.

No, an employer cannot avoid liability under the Master-Servant Rule by claiming an employee was acting as an independent contractor. The determination of whether someone is an employee or an independent contractor is based on various factors, including the level of control the employer has over the individual’s work.