Respondeat superior

Respondeat superior is a legal doctrine that holds employers responsible for the actions of their employees when those actions occur within the scope of their job duties. Essentially, if an employee causes harm or injury while performing work-related tasks, the employer can be held liable for those actions. This principle aims to ensure that victims can seek compensation from employers, who are typically in a better position to absorb losses or manage risk, rather than only targeting individual employees. It underscores the importance of accountability in the employer-employee relationship.