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You are referring to the doctrine of Respondeat Superior, where a principle may be liable for the actions of his/her agent.
The answer is, it depends on the action, the employment arrangement, and local law.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 16y agoAn employer is absolutely and strictly liable for any injuries his employees sustain while in the course of their occupation. Fortunately, most states have adopted "sole remedy" laws that provide a great deal of protection, for employers, from employee lawsuits, as long as the employer has purchased workers compensation insurance. Talk to a local broker or agent to clarify the laws in your jurisdiction.
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∙ 16y agoFor some things -yes. He is a part of your business. Now if you sell shoes and he sold a car or got a girl pregnant That was not in your hiring booklett.
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∙ 14y agoThe legal principle is responeat superior.
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No, a company can be sued if the company does not exist anymore. The owners of the company may be liable. An attorney can help you decide the best action to take.
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YES!
Can an employer make you pay back your register out of your paycheck without going through the courts first Then fire you if your register is short again even if you are paying the company back?
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Who is liable for illegally installing software?
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Should a company be liable if an unauthorized employee signed a contract under the company?
No , if an employee has committed fraud and signed a contract under the company knowingly unauthorized then the company may not held liable.
What does severally liable mean?
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The owner of the car is liable for the accident itself and the damage. However, the insurance company might have to pay for it, depending on the owners insurance cover.
Is the insurance company liable to replace a stolen car with only liability insurance?
If you only carry liability insurance, that is all that the insurance company is liable for in this state.
What is Borrowed Servant endorsement?
It's an endorsement that makes the employer liable for an independent contractor's employees.
