...1 Assignment #3-Employer’s Duty of Care Andrea Williams-Weston Strayer University LEG500-Business Law, Ethics & Legal Governance Dr. Boneita Campbell, Professor May 15, 2011 2 1. Explain whether Jake’s actions are in or out of “his scope of employment.” “Scope of employment is defined as actions of an employee which further the business of the employer and are not personal business, which becomes the test as to whether an employer is liable for damages due to such actions under the doctrine of respondent superior (make the master answer),” (LAW.COM, 2011). In this video, Jake is the service manager of the Rally Management Team. The company currently is advertising a special for free oil change. Jake is providing his customers with a basic inspection as well as the free oil change. Herman (employer) does not require Jake (employee) to do these inspections; however, Jake is a certified mechanic and must provide a duty of loyalty and care to his customers and to the business. In addition, once Jake has inspected these cars, he may find issues that may bring revenue to the business. 2. Explain whether or not Herman is responsible for Jake’s injury. Yes, Herman is responsible for Jake’s injury. “With the adoption of the Occupational Safety...
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...Work Australia, which is the tribunal set up by government to perform this function. Fair Work Australia has responsibility for making and varying awards in the national workplace relations system. A representative union can negotiates an employee’s award on their behalf. This negotiation is funded by the members of the union, even though it applies to all employees. Employees can get their award from their union if you're a member or from Fair Work Australia. 2. What is workers’ compensation and who is covered by it? Workers compensation is insurance policy will be covered under WorkCover Queensland to protect all employees from injury, illness or disease. The compensation can be monetary and non-monetary compensation such as medical care that related to the injury. The objective of this insurance are to Provide medical treatment and income security to injured workers, Ensure employers meet the costs associated with injuries and disease arising at workplaces under their control and Ensure earliest possible return to work. The payment of worker compensation is depended on the size, risk, and claims history. Also depend on the industry risk, industries with higher risk pay higher rates. Each state and territory has its own workers compensation legislation. Employees will be paid whether or not the employer was...
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...greatest period of time or until the completion of the project. Staff turnover is one of the main if largely unknown costs that the organization is facing. While companies routinely keep track of various costs such as supplies and payroll, few take into contemplation how the turnover it will cost Retention of key employees is critical to the long term health& success of any organization .it is known piece of evidence that retaining the best workforce ensures increased product sales, consumer satisfaction, pleased colleagues & reporting staff, effective sequence planning, & deeply embedded managerial knowledge & learning. Corporate & IT industry is facing lot of problem in employee retention. Hiring informed people for the job is vital for an emplyer, although rtention is comparatively more imprtant than hiring. .What makes employee leave the organization? • Manager’s poor supervision • Lack of growth potential • Lack of recognition • Inadequate pay • Overwork • Not given any incentives or bonus • Compensation • New job offer Importance of retention: • The cost of turnover: Its add 100 to thousands of money for a business expense. Industry experts often cite 25% of the salary of the standard used a conservative estimate • Incomplete knowledge about the company: at what time when an employee leaves it takes with him precious knowledge about the company, patrons, recent projects & past history. • Interruption of customer service: customer & client do business with a company in part...
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...CPA QUESTIONS CHAPTER 3 1. For “qualifying widow(er)” filing status, which of the following requirements must be met? I. The surviving spouse does not remarry before the end of the current year II. The surviving spouse was eligible to file a joint tax return in the year of the spouse’s death III. The surviving spouse maintains the cost of the principal residence for six months. A. I, II, and III B. I and II, but not III C. I and III, but not II D. I only A. Incorrect. A taxpayer may file a tax return as a qualifying widow or widower for 2 tax years after the year in which a spouse dies provided the couple qualified to file a joint return for the year of death; that the taxpayer provided over 50% of the cost of maintaining the principal residence of a dependent child or stepchild; and that the taxpayer has not remarried as of the end of the current year. Maintaining the cost of the taxpayer’s principal residence for six months is not sufficient. B. Correct! A taxpayer may file a tax return as a qualifying widow or widower for 2 tax years after the year in which a spouse dies provided the couple qualified to file a joint return for the year of death; that the taxpayer provided over 50% of the cost of maintaining the principal residence of a dependent child or stepchild; and that the taxpayer has not remarried as of the end of the current year. Maintaining the cost of the taxpayer’s principal residence for six months...
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