Introduction Vicarious Liability is a tort law concept which, in the context of employment and the workplaces, means that employers, despite being personally blameless, are being held responsible for the wrongdoings of their employees.[1] Generally, employers assume the risk in
Can Employers Be Held Vicariously Liable for Intentional and Unauthorized Wrong Committed by Their Employees? – The Horrific Murder Case of Dato M by His Bodyguard
This article discusses the Federal Court case of GMP Kaisar Security (M) Sdn Bhd v. Mohamad Amirul Amin Mohamed Amir [2022] 10 CLJ 669, focusing on the concept of vicarious liability of employers for the actions of their employees. MATERIAL FACTS Jaafar