Week 7 Assignment - Legal Liability and the Gig Economy

MEMORANDUM

To: Professor Baggot

From: Your name

Re: Legal Liability and the Gig Economy assignment, Week 7

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1. Summarize the main principles of agency law relevant to the scenario.

2. Identify and accurately explain the liability to the business in the scenario by considering each of the following factors:

· The scope of employment.

· Agents acting as an employee versus an independent contractor.

· When agents commit an intentional tort versus negligence.

3. Recommend 2–3 significant steps that the business should take to limit its legal exposure related to driver conduct. Support your recommendation.

Sources:

1. Roger L. Miller. 2022. Business Law: Text & Cases – Commercial Law for Accountants, 12th edition.