If the employee was in a company vehicle, on company business, then the other driver would suit the company. But it also depends on where the accident took place, as the laws differ.
In the event whereas an employee neglectfully causes damages or loss to company properties, they can be made to compensate their employer. R Layne,
In most cases, the company's insurance carrier will pay for damages, as long as the fault causing the accident was not caused by the employee. The employee here is representing the company in this case - if the employee is charged with negligent driving and was cited for causing the accident, the company insurance carrier will most likely pay, but will seek restitution from the employee. Could get into a real sticky situation.
Did you damage the customers car on the job? If so, he probably can.
Yes, it is possible to sue an employer for employment misclassification. If an employer wrongly classifies an employee as an independent contractor or misclassifies an employee as exempt from overtime pay, the employee may have legal grounds to file a lawsuit seeking unpaid wages, benefits, and other damages. It is advisable to consult with an employment attorney to understand the specific laws and requirements in your jurisdiction.
For example; the employer of an employee who injures someone through a negligent act while in the scope of their employment - that employer is vicariously liable for damages to the injured person.
No. If it was your own vehicle and you caused the accident then it is entirely your responsibility that the damage was caused and that you get it fixed.
First an independent contractor is a self employed taxpayer and would NOT be your employee and you are NOT the independent contractors employer.
You could be, it is best to make sure that the vehicle is insured to avoid any disputes. It depends on your state. In Utah, where I am, an employer can withhold the amount of their insurance deductible from the employee's pay if the employee was determined to be at fault. We had a case like this. Our deductible was $1000 and we fired the employee and withheld the deductible amount from his final pay. The reason was that he took our company vehicle to run a personal errand and hit a concrete post with it. It wasn't business related, so he was liable for the damages and lost his job. I would suggest you contact the department of workforce services in your state.
If the damage was cuased by the employee's negligence, inattention, or failure to carry out their duties properly, it is conceivable that the employer could dock their pay for the damages caused. If you work under the protection of a labor contract, you would have to check the provisions of your contract to determine if this was permissible. OR - you could check with your state government Dept of Labor.
Yes,, That's what it's for. It pays for damages you caused to another.
I think it depends on what State you live in and if that State is an "at will" employer. You can contact the State Employment Agency, they should know. An employer can rescind an offer at any time for any reason or no reason. If you incurred costs by accepting the offer (like moving or quitting a previous job) the employer may owe damages, unless you lied about not being terminated.
The same as any other accident. If you have damages you submit a claim. If you have no damages then there is nothing to claim.