Comparative law notes
The meaning of this duty ("Obhutspflicht") under German law is narrower than this broad concept as an element of negligence under Anglo-American tort law.
There are multiple definitions - click on the translation that matches your context.
- Sorgfaltspflicht
- Verkehrssicherungspflicht
- Obhutspflicht
- Verhaltenspflicht
duty of care means:
Obhutspflicht
Substantiv
partial
duty of care
noun
Definitions of duty of care
a legal obligation not to act negligently, especially towards another person that could be harmed by your actions or omissions (=failure to act)
Employers have a legal duty of care for the health, safety and welfare of their staff.