Fundamentals of Negligence for Managers and Professionals
與疏忽有關的基礎法律、承擔責任及賠償風險

Introduction
Tort of negligence is at the hearts of today’s business management. Yet, the guiding principles must be properly understood by those using them for avoidance of legal trap and pitfall in workplace and liabilities control.
By reviewing recent representative cases, the legal principles of tortuous liabilities and their implications in practice upon the effective administration of common types of businesses are examined.
It aims at equipping participants with the necessary knowledge and practical understanding for managing such risks and liabilities in their work environment. Further, it goes on to outline the key problem areas and traps that those involved in the subject areas need to be alerted.
 

What You'll Learn

• Understand Liability Principles: Gain a solid understanding of the principles of liability for negligence and how they apply in business contexts.
• Recognize Duty of Care: Learn about the duty of care and its significance in mitigating negligence risks.
• Identify Negligent Misstatements: Understand the implications of negligent misstatements and how to prevent them.
• Manage Occupiers’ and Employers’ Liability: Familiarize yourself with occupiers' liability and employers' responsibilities toward employees.
• Explore Defenses and Remedies: Learn about defenses against negligence claims and the types of remedies available.
• Avoid Common Pitfalls: Identify common traps in negligence management and strategies to avoid them.

Who Should Attend

• Managers and Executives: Individuals responsible for decision-making and risk management within their organizations.
• HR Professionals: Human resources personnel involved in employee safety and liability issues.
• Business Owners: Entrepreneurs seeking to understand their legal obligations and liabilities.
• Compliance Officers: Professionals tasked with ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation.
• Anyone Interested in Risk Management: Individuals looking to enhance their understanding of negligence and its impact on business operations.

Delivery Mode, Language, Duration and Time

• In-person Training / eLearning
• Cantonese with Englsh course materials
• The course is scheduled for 1 day, from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm each day, with a total of 6 training hours.

Course Content

• Principles of liabilities for negligence
• Negligence and duty of care
• Negligent misstatement
• Occupiers’ liability
• Employers’ liability and various liability
• Defences in relation to torts
• Remedies and damages
• Traps and pitfalls in practice
• Case studies