The Utah Scope of Employment: Intentional Act is a legal definition in the state of Utah that defines when an employer may be held liable for the intentional acts of their employees. This doctrine states that an employer may be liable for the intentional acts of an employee if the act is: (1) within the scope of the employee’s employment; (2) performed with the employer’s knowledge and consent; (3) was done for the purpose of furthering the employer’s business; and (4) was not so reckless or outrageous as to be unforeseeable. There are two types of Utah Scope of Employment: Intentional Act: vicarious liability and direct liability. Vicarious liability is when an employer is liable for an employee’s intentional act if it was within the scope of employment. Direct liability is when an employer is liable for an employee’s intentional act even if it waoutsideof the scope of employment.