Negligence kills Carelessness is the main reason for any accident. If a person drives rashly on road one or two may get injured or killed. When a building is constructed with out following any norms it would result in the death of few people. Where as if an event is organized lack of precautionary measures that may lead to the loss of many lives. Even after witnessing number of fire accidents in the city the concerned authorities fail to implement the existing policies for safety of the public
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t is important to distinguish unfair dismissal from the common law remedy for wrongful dismissal. The latter is a civil law remedy essentially based upon breach of the contract of employment. From the point of view of the employee‚ there are significant deficiencies in this civil law relief as a remedy. Because an employer is generally entitled under the terms of the contract to dismiss upon giving the appropriate period of notice as stipulated by the contract‚ damages will often be limited to the
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Newco Project Company Due Diligence Checklist Five primary legal issues need to be analyzed before investing in the Newco Project Company. The following legal due diligence checklist will help assess the viability of the company:  Chemical‚ fertilizer‚ and pesticide poisoning and damage  Liabilities of accidents towards employees‚ renters‚ and bystanders  Potential for illegal workers  OSHA-related litigation  Meditation and arbitration conflict resolution
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Assignment #1 Case Study: Davis v. The Board of County Commissioners of Doña Ana County Joseph Boltersdorf Dr. Patricia Drain Business Employment Law January 24‚ 2011 1. What was the legal issue in this case? In the opinion of Judge Richard C. Bosson‚ the legal issue in this case was to‚ “…decide whether an employer owes prospective employers and foreseeable third persons a duty of reasonable care not to misrepresent material facts in the course of making an employment recommendation
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ASESSMENT 1 40658/01 TASK 1 1.1- Duty of care is a legal responsibility which is usually compulsory on an individual person‚ this requires them to stick to a reasonable care whilst taking on the responsibly to perform any acts of duty that could harm others. Duty of care involves being responsible for the wellbeing of young people in your care and show due care and attention to minimise the possibility of harm. It is important to put the wellbeing of the young person at the centre of everything
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James‚ Leslie‚ & Kale‚ LP Memo To: Supervising Attorney From: Amber Blanton Date: 5/16/2012 Re: Samantha Smith Fact: Samantha Smith slipped and fell on spilled shampoo in the aisle at the grocery store in question. After we filed our complaint with the courts; the store alleges that Ms. Smith had a duty to avoid the spillage‚ but was too distracted by her son to notice. The store feels that Ms. Smith is just as much responsible as they are. Issue: Is it equal responsibility on both parties
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Assessment 1 Essay – Critical Incident Evaluation Newcastle Shipping Fatality Abstract On the 19th January 1998‚ Malcolm Dennis Phillips drowned after the truck he was driving tumbled into Newcastle Harbour (Mulley 1998). The organisation Phillips worked for‚ Forgacs Engineering Pty Ltd‚ were subsequently fined after pleading guilty to breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1983‚ Section 15(1) (NSWIRC 2000). Forgacs acknowledged that the incident occurred due to failures on their
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The accidental discovery‚ by a teacher‚ of suspected stolen goods in a student’s bag is problematic. Is one entitled to act on a wrongful search‚ albeit accidental‚ and further‚ is the presumption of guilt fair/valid? Firstly‚ consider what action(s) is directed by principles of obligation/duty (Deontological). Secondly‚ consider the negative and positive consequences of possible responses to determine which course of action achieves the best possible outcome (Consequentialist). I Deontological
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SHC 34 1 1.1‚ 1.2 A duty of care is an obligation imposed on an individual requiring that they adhere to a standard of reasonable care. Providing a strong duty of care and a secure environment for all children within the care of the setting‚ providing structured routines that involve feeding‚ nappy changing‚ upholding a strong parent and partnership discussing the care and needs of the children with the parent/carer. Providing a safe and secure environment and ensuring the setting is strong
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