Vicarious liability- criticisms and justifications

Question 1

Criticisms of vicarious liability?

Answer 1

-Innocent party liable for something they haven’t personally done or failed to do.
-No fault liability SL.

Question 2

Justifications of VL?

Answer 2

• Employers are responsible for: hiring, firing and disciplining staff, providing sufficient warning and supervising staff.
• Employers are required to have public liability insurance to cover injures in the workplace so they are in a better financial position.