2006-10-07 02:39:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
On the surface, you are liable for all acts that your employees may do "in the course of their employment".
The question is were they actually engaged in carring out their employment duties when the contracts in question were entered into? If yes, then you will be liable. Although your consent is not express, it will be implied in this situation. If not in the course of employment, then you will not be.
What amounts to 'course of employment' is a question of fact. Without knowing the full details, cant assist more but hope this helps.
2006-10-07 02:53:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, That's why the term used as Sole-Trader or sole Proprietor.
Sole proprietor is liable to enjoy all the conditions occurred in his business unit solely.
2006-10-07 02:47:25 · answer #2 · answered by Ajubhai. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although you really need an attorney to answer your question, in general I'd say that you are responsible for any contracts, under the laws of agency. Your employer has the authority to make a contract, if acting in good faith, as your representative. This holds true, unless specifically specified, in writing, or written posted notice, that he does not.
2006-10-07 02:54:53 · answer #3 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if it was reasonable for a third party to suppose that the employee had your authority to make the deal.
If your cleaner, for example, agreed with a visiting salesman while you were away that your business would buy a large amoutn of office equipment, you would probably not be liable.
OTOH, if your office manager visited a computer showroom, showed them his card proving he was your office manager and agreed to buy exactly the same stuff - you would probably be liable.
2006-10-07 02:54:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's usually best to incorporate or go LLC to limit your risks and liabilities. Talk to an accountant, it is not difficult or expensive to do.
2006-10-07 02:54:45 · answer #5 · answered by szydkids 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a "sole-trader", you don't have any employees.
2006-10-07 03:16:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, because they are supposedly acting under your authority - it is your responsibilty to keep checks in place to make sure they don't do anything without your knowledge.
2006-10-07 02:53:09 · answer #7 · answered by Ally 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-07 02:43:09 · answer #8 · answered by pat.rob00 Chef U.K. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it cant
2006-10-07 02:42:05 · answer #9 · answered by Donna S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋