Overview In this assignment, you analyze a business scenario to summarize the principles of agency law, recommend steps to limit liability and determine the circumstances under which a business might be liable for employee conduct. Ride-sharing
Overview In this assignment, you analyze a business scenario to summarize the principles of agency law, recommend steps to limit liability and determine the circumstances under which a business might be liable for employee conduct.
Ride-sharing companies are largely hailed as the advent of the gig economy, which is the idea that people do not work as permanent employees for one employer but instead work in a labor market characterized by short-term contracts or freelance work. While creating a new type of entrepreneurship for individuals, a gig economy raises a host of new legal questions about the law of agency for companies utilizing gig workers.
Scenario Widgets operates a ride-sharing business with over 100 drivers. Your boss has asked you to evaluate Widgets’ legal exposure for the conduct of its drivers. Several drivers have had accidents, and one driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated when providing a ride for a company client. Widgets has no policy for hiring or checking backgrounds and, for some drivers, allows the use of four company vehicles for transporting large groups.
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Consider the above scenario and complete a 3–4 page memo in which you do the following:
Summarize the main principles of agency law relevant to the scenario. 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. Recommend 2–3 significant steps that the business should take to limit its legal exposure related to driver conduct. Support your recommendation. Note: Remember, you are demonstrating your understanding of the law, so explain the law first and then answer the questions of the assignment. Be informative and show what you know! Provide references from credible and reputable legal sources.
Requirements Your memo should:
Be typed, double-spaced, in Times New Roman font (size 12), with 1-inch margins on all sides. Include a source page (not a part of the page count requirement) and have a cover page that uses the following format: LEGAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Boss
FROM: Your Name
RE: Legal Liability and the Gig Economy
Resources Use the Strayer Library to conduct your research. In addition to your textbook, you have access to Nexus Uni through the Strayer Library. You are encouraged to use the Strayer Library to conduct your research. The textbook for this class is a required source for this assignment. This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is as follows:
Establish what liability concerns exist for a specific business based on agency law. Week 7 Assignment Legal Liability and the Gig EconomyWeek 7 Assignment Legal Liability and the Gig EconomyCriteriaRatingsPtsSummarize the main principles of agency law relevant to the scenario.60 to >53.99 ptsExemplarySummarized the main principles of agency law relevant to the scenario.53.99 to >47.99 ptsCompetentSummarized the main principles of agency law relevant to the scenario with 0–1 significant errors or omissions of content or concept.47.99 to >41.99 ptsNeeds ImprovementSummarized the main principles of agency law relevant to the scenario with 2–4 significant errors or omissions of content or concept.41.99 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not submit or did not summarize principles of agency law or does so with more than 4 significant errors or omissions./ 60 ptsExplain the liability to the business by analyzing all specified factors.60 to >53.99 ptsExemplaryExplained the liability to the business by analyzing all specified factors.53.99 to >47.99 ptsCompetentExplained the liability to the business by analyzing specified factors with 1–2 significant errors or omissions.47.99 to >41.99 ptsNeeds ImprovementIdentified the liability to the business but did not fully explain or analyze specified factors. Or explanation has 3–5 significant errors or omissions.41.99 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not submit or did not explain the liability to the business by analyzing specified factors or has more than 5 significant errors or omissions./ 60 ptsRecommend 2–3 appropriate steps that the business should take to significantly limit its legal exposure related to driver conduct. Support the recommendation.60 to >53.99 ptsExemplaryRecommended 2–3 appropriate steps that the business should take to significantly limit its legal exposure related to driver conduct. Supports the recommendation.53.99 to >47.99 ptsCompetentRecommended 2–3 appropriate steps that the business should take to significantly limit its legal exposure related to driver conduct, but offers little meaningful support for the recommendation.47.99 to >41.99 ptsNeeds ImprovementRecommended steps that the business should take that would do little to limit its legal exposure related to driver conduct.41.99 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not submit or did not recommend steps the company should take to limit its legal exposure for the conduct of its drivers./ 60 ptsClarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements.20 to >18 ptsExemplary0–2 errors present.18 to >16 ptsCompetent3–4 errors present.16 to >14 ptsNeeds Improvement5–6 errors present.14 to >0 ptsUnacceptableMore than 6 errors present./ 20 ptsTotal Points: 0