List and explain at least five steps that a sports manager can follow to help minimize potential risks of employer liability.

Sports Manager Your Name Course and Section Professor's Name August 15, 2024 Vicarious liability is a critical consideration for sports managers because they can be held legally responsible for the torts committed by their employees, especially where the tort is done during their employment. To minimize potential risks of employer liability, sports managers can take the following five steps: Step 1: Thorough Background Checks: The screening of the candidates by running detailed background checks on him or her is crucial to disqualify anyone who has a record of misconduct or legal problems. This step assists in avoiding other unfortunate incidences that can bring liabilities to the employer (Gross, 2018). Due to the available information checking the qualifications, previous behavior, and criminal records of the candidates, the sports managers are in a better position to hire personnel who will give them a positive result and who have good records. Step 2: Proper Training and Supervision: Training and supervision are equally crucial for the employees to know and be guided with their tasks. Training must, therefore, involve the technical and ethical/ legal requirements of the job for which it is being trained. Supervision ensures employees stick to the practices laid down, dramatically minimizing cases of employees engaging in activities that would lead to the payment of liabilities. Step 3: Implementation of Clear Policies: Employment policies that should be established...