Practice question
Employer proves careful hiring but presents no sufficient evidence of supervision. Employee negligence within assigned tasks is established. Is hiring proof alone decisive?
- Yes; selection conclusively supplies supervision.
- Yes; an employee license eliminates the issue.
- No; employer liability is always absolute.
- No; adequate supervision also requires proof.
- Yes; an attendance list proves every precaution.
Legal references
- Civil Code Articles 1173, 2176, 2180-2184: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
- Safeguard Security Agency, Inc. v. Tangco, G.R. No. 165732, December 14, 2006, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2006/dec2006/gr_165732_2006.html
Answer this question in flashcards to review your response and continue practicing.