Which of the following will result in the employer NOT being held vicariously liable for a tort committed by an employee?

Select one:

a. An act authorised by the employer but conducted in an unauthorised way.

b. A criminal act committed by the employee where there is a closeness of connection between the wrong committed by the employee and the nature of his/her employment (in determining whether it is just and reasonable to hold the employer liable).

c. An act incidental to employment

d. An act where the employee has deviated significantly from the task set by the employer