Vicarious Liability: Independent Contractors Flashcards
1
Q
Who is an IC?
A
Someone who is self-employed
Legally responsible for their own actions
2
Q
What happened in Barclays Bank v Various Claimants?
A
SC - Employers should be able to use IC defence so Barclays not liable for dcotor’s actions
3
Q
What is AO3 for IC?
A
P - Recent (2020), shows modern day approachn employers won’t automatically be liable for actions of someone who is self-employed
DP - Decided by most prestigious judges
WDP - Can be confusing
