![]() Steve’s job is to walk around the shop, creating a presence to reduce theft. Steve is employed as a security guard at a large, and very busy, pawn shop. The decision on whether the employer can be held liable for an employee’s intentional act depends on whether that act was committed within the scope and course of his employment, or at the direction of the employer. While the issue of whether the employee’s acts were negligent or intentional is considered first, the courts commonly consider whether justice is served by holding the employer liable. This issue is not black-and-white, however, but depends on the specific circumstances of the case. ![]() Many employers believe that any criminal acts committed by an employee, whether he is on or off the clock, are the sole responsibility of that employee.
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