- Analyze and apply the concepts of ethical decision making, corporate governance and corporate social responsibility. SEE Ch. 2
- Analyze and evaluate the employment-at-will doctrine and the statutory protections afforded employees. SEE Ch. 16
- Analyze and evaluate laws and regulations relative to product safety, liability and representations. SEE Ch. 13
Questions to address in Memo/Brief:
- Summarize the main principles of agency.
>Explain Agency Relationship
> Define principal - agent
>Examine liability: Principal - Agent
…..and so on
- Analyze the circumstances under which Uber might be liable for the conduct of its drivers.
- >Requires internet research
- >Explain role of Uber, and its drivers
- >Apply Agency relationship - theory, to the Uber - Driver concept …and so on
- Are drivers employees or contractors? Which impacts issues and theories of liability; examine this.
3. Identify the steps Uber can take, if any, to limit its legal exposure
for the conduct of its drivers.
>risk assessment
>minimize liability
