Sentences with phrase «absolute liability standard»

A bill in Congress introduced by Rep. John Faso, R - Kinderhook, would address this by changing the absolute liability standard, which mandates that employers are on the hook for injuries, regardless of worker negligence, by allowing projects receiving federal funds to be exempt.

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There is no evidence that a higher standard of care results from absolute liability.

As the Supreme Court famously articulated in R. v. Sault Ste. Marie, some claim that absolute liability is justified because it is «efficient» and perhaps will ensure «a high standard of care and attention on the part of those who follow certain pursuits».

It had not found the standard - issue gloves to be unsuitable and the local authority argued that the claimant was effectively arguing for the imposition of absolute liability of the employer.