Memo-The Gig Economy – Assignment 2
Assignment 2: The Gig Economy Worth 220 points
Uber is largely hailed as the advent of the gig economy, which is the idea that people will not work for any one employer, but instead will work on projects for any variety of companies desiring their services. While creating a new type of entrepreneurship for individuals, it raises a host of new legal questions for companies around the law of agency. An investment firm has asked you to evaluate Uber’s legal exposure for the conduct of its drivers. Write an interoffice memo in which you:
Summarize the main principles of agency law and the term “scope of employment.” How is this term applicable when it comes to Uber and its business and the liability for its drivers?
Recently, an Uber driver lost control and killed his passengers. The driver was drunk. Should Uber be liable for the conduct of its driver in this situation? Why or why not? Use the law of Agency to back up your argument.
Identify the steps Uber should take to limit its legal exposure for the conduct of its drivers.
Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment, one being the textbook. Note: Wikipedia is not an acceptable reference and proprietary Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: Your Memo should include a heading, summary statement, background and recommendations. See the link for information on formatting this Memo. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/subject_specific_writing/professional_technical_writing/memos/sample_memo.html The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Analyze and apply the concepts of ethical decision making, corporate governance and corporate social responsibility.
Analyze and evaluate Agency Law pursuant to the employer and employee.
Analyze and evaluate laws and regulations relative to product safety, liability and representations.
Write clearly and concisely about law, ethics, and corporate governance using proper writing mechanics.
NAME: LEG500 WEEK 8 ASSIGNMENT 2: THE GIG ECONOMY
DESCRIPTION: LEG500 WEEK 8 ASSIGNMENT 2: THE GIG ECONOMY
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Unacceptable Below 70% F Fair 70-79% C Proficient 80-89% B Exemplary 90-100% A LEG500-A2-1
1. Summarize the main principles of agency law and the term “scope of employment.” How is this term applicable when it comes to Uber and its business and the liability for its drivers?
Points Range: 0 (0%) – 41.97 (17.49%)
Did not submit or incompletely summarized the main principles of agency law and the term “scope of employment.” Did not submit or incompletely submitted the application to Uber and liability for drivers.
Points Range: 42 (17.5%) – 47.97 (19.99%)
Partially summarized the main principles of agency law and the term “scope of employment.” Partially submitted the application to Uber and liability for drivers.
Points Range: 48 (20%) – 53.97 (22.49%)
Satisfactorily summarized the main principles of agency law and the term “scope of employment.” Satisfactorily submitted the application to Uber and liability for drivers.
Points Range: 54 (22.5%) – 60 (25%)
Thoroughly summarized the main principles of agency law and the term “scope of employment.” Thoroughly submitted the application to Uber and liability for drivers.
LEG500-A2-2
2. Should Uber be liable for the conduct of its driver in this situation? Why or why not? Use the law of Agency to back up your argument.
Points Range: 0 (0%) – 50.36 (20.98%)
Did not submit or incompletely analyzed the circumstances under which Uber might be liable for the conduct of its drivers
Points Range: 50.4 (21%) – 57.56 (23.98%)
Partially analyzed the circumstances under which Uber might be liable for the conduct of its drivers
Points Range: 57.6 (24%) – 64.76 (26.98%)
Satisfactorily analyzed the circumstances under which Uber might be liable for the conduct of its drivers
Points Range: 64.8 (27%) – 72 (30%)
Thoroughly analyzed the circumstances under which Uber might be liable for the conduct of its drivers
LEG500-A2-3
3. Identify the steps Uber can take, if any, to limit its legal exposure for the conduct of its drivers.
Points Range: 0 (0%) – 50.36 (20.98%)
Did not submit or incompletely identified the steps Uber can take, if any, to limit its legal exposure for the conduct of its drivers.
Points Range: 50.4 (21%) – 57.56 (23.98%)
Partially identified the steps Uber can take, if any, to limit its legal exposure for the conduct of its drivers.
Points Range: 57.6 (24%) – 64.76 (26.98%)
Satisfactorily identified the steps Uber can take, if any, to limit its legal exposure for the conduct of its drivers.
Points Range: 64.8 (27%) – 72 (30%)
Thoroughly identified the steps Uber can take, if any, to limit its legal exposure for the conduct of its drivers.
HSA520-A2-4
4. 3 references
Points Range: 0 (0%) – 8.39 (3.5%)
No references provided
Points Range: 8.4 (3.5%) – 9.59 (4%)
Does not meet the required number of references; some or all references poor quality choices.
Points Range: 9.6 (4%) – 10.79 (4.5%)
Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices.
Points Range: 10.8 (4.5%) – 12 (5%)
Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices.
LEG500-A2-5
5. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements
Points Range: 0 (0%) – 16.79 (7%)
More than 6 errors present
Points Range: 16.8 (7%) – 19.19 (7.99%)
5-6 errors present
Points Range: 19.2 (8%) – 21.59 (9%)
3-4 errors present
Points Range: 21.6 (9%) – 24 (10%)
0-2 errors present
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Agency law is rules used in the commercial field to enhance and direct relationships between different parties. Whereby one party has the right to perform on behalf of another one. The prevalent links in agency law include the employer and employee, the administrator, and the executor.
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