Chapter 9 Key debates

Employers’ liability and vicarious liability

Topic:

‘Stress at Work: Law and Practice since Hatton v Sutherland’

Author:

A. Buchan

Viewpoint:

An overview of the legal and practical consequences of Hatton v Sutherland, including parallel statutory duties and the guidance of the Health and Safety Executive.

Source:

(2007) JPIL 49

Topic:

‘Vicarious Liability in the Supreme Court’

Author:

P. Giliker

Viewpoint:

Analyses and synthesizes recent developments in the law on vicarious liability.

Source:

(2016) 7 UK Supreme Court Yearbook 152

Topic:

‘Vicarious Liability on the Move’

Author:

P. Morgan

Viewpoint:

A recognition that the law of vicarious liability must adapt to the changes in work relationships.

Source:

(2013) 129 LQR 139

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