Milestone #3 Business Law QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% Accuracy, latest 2024

Yvette is the owner of a restaurant run by a general manager named Paul, whom Yvette closely supervises. Paul recently hired two new dishwashers. Unbeknownst to Yvette, Paul pays them less than the minimum wage because he knows they need the job. The dishwashers eventually obtain legal help and sue Paul and Yvette for violating minimum wage laws. Is Yvette criminally liable?  No, Yvette cannot be held liable because she had no knowledge of Paul's actions.  Yes, Yvette may be held liable for Paul's actions if the wage violations are strict liability crimes in this jurisdiction.  No, Yvette cannot be held liable because she could not have foreseen that Paul would pay workers less than the minimum wage.  No, Yvette cannot be held liable because a principal is never liable for an agent's unauthorized crimes. CONCEPT Principal's Tort and Criminal Liability 2 Hallie hires an accountant to prepare and file her personal income tax return this year. Which type of agent relationship does this represent?  Special agent  Agency coupled with an interest  General agent  Subagent