Vicarious Liability: Lessons from three recent cases

Rachel Farr considers when an employer is liable for the actions of its employees ‘An act might appear unconnected with an employee’s work but, taking the context and circumstances in which it occurred into account, it may be seen as incidental to, and within the scope of, employment.’ An employer is liable for the torts …
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Employers Liability: Sympathy without compensation

Sally Cowen highlights a recent Court of Appeal decision which held a supermarket was not vicariously liable for the actions of a staff member who attacked a customer ‘The fact that the claimant was assaulted on the defendant’s premises by an employee and that part of his job was to interact with customers, was not …
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Civil Claims: Finding alternatives to the employment tribunal

With government reforms making it more difficult for employees to bring tribunal claims, Kevin McCavish and Antonia Blackwell ask whether the civil courts could provide the answer ‘Advisers should be mindful of the terms of their client’s contract of employment.’ Employment tribunals are the main forum for dealing with disputes between employees and their employer …
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