The doctrine of respondeat superior (holding an employer liable for the actions of its employee committed within the scope of employment) has been
The doctrine of respondeat superior (holding an employer liable for the actions of its employee committed within the scope of employment) has been the law for over two centuries in western countries like the United States. However, this doctrine is not followed worldwide. In Muslim countries that follow sharia law, the belief is that responsibility for actions lies with the individual and cannot be vicariously extended to others through respondeat superior.
How do you think our society would change if employers were not held liable for the torts of their employees? Would this be a positive change in your opinion or a negative one?
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