respondeat superior, vicarious liability, employer liability, scope of employment, workplace negligence, master-servant rule, agency law, employment law, corporate responsibility, legal doctrine

Understanding Respondeat Superior Respondeat superior is a legal principle that makes employers responsible for their employees’ actions when those actions happen during work hours. The Latin term literally means “let the master answer,” and it’s a fundamental concept in workplace liability law. This doctrine means that if an employee causes harm to someone while doing […]