When is an employer liable for the actions of an employee?

In this weeks' episode I bring you a case regarding vicarious liability, where an employer is liable for the actions or omissions of an employee which causes harm to another. The case is a rather interesting one on the facts; Mohamud v WM Morrison.

In this episode I will cover:

• The background to vicarious liability
• The history of how the law has developed
• Details of previous cases
• The facts of this case
• What you can do to try to mitigate the risks for your business

Action Points

1. Ensure that you carry out good due diligence and pre-employment checks on new recruits.
2. Deal with any issues of inappropriate conduct immediately.
3. Ensure you have risk assessments and procedures in place.

Helpful Links

Mohamud v WM Morrison [2016]

Lister v Hesley Hall Limited  [2001] 

Rose v Plenty [1976]

Boson v Sandford [1691]

 HR Harbour