According to the "coming and going" rule, when is an employer liable for an agent's intentional torts?

The "coming and going" rule addresses an employer's liability for an employee's actions while they are commuting to and from work. According to this rule, an employer is generally not liable for torts committed by an employee during their commute. However, when a tort occurs during work-related times or within work-related spaces, the employer can be held liable because the agent is considered to be acting within the scope of their employment at that time.

In situations where the tort takes place within the context of work activities, such as during office hours, at a work-related event, or in the course of fulfilling job duties, the employer assumes responsibility for the actions of the employee. This creates a principle of vicarious liability, where the employer may be held liable for the intentional torts of its agents if these acts are closely connected to their professional role.

The other context options do not meet the criteria for employer liability. If a tort occurs after work hours, off business premises, or while the agent is acting on personal interests, these situations typically place the employee outside the scope of their employment, hence diminishing or negating the employer's liability for those actions.