The liability for employers for the conduct of their employees – when does an employee’s conduct fall within the “the course of employment”?

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the papers in context.

Findings

All employers need to understand the exposure to risk that their organizations face. In the field of human resource management, the liability of the employer for the actions (or omissions) of an employee is a key part of managing that risk. The scope of such liability is delimited by both statute and case law which has helped clarify the position of employer liability, thereby allowing an employer to mitigate risk.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

Mustafa, E. (2016), "The liability for employers for the conduct of their employees – when does an employee’s conduct fall within the “the course of employment”?", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 24 No. 7, pp. 44-47. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-06-2016-0093