for over a year is there any legal action i should take first???
2007-06-14 11:02:32 · 12 answers · asked by texascutie 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
consult a lawyer, the responsibilities are enormous and you are liable for things that you would never think of...I'm not saying not to but don't do anything without legal counsel...oh and by the way, what's in it for you? and i do mean financially.
2007-06-14 11:10:16 · answer #1 · answered by knarfwiz 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I Would Say To You To Not Even Consider Putting It In Your Name In The First Place.There's A Small Possibility Of Anything Happening But If Something Did Happen As A Result Of Getting That Liquor License And Your Name Is On It,You Would Be Held Responsible.Tell Your Boss No And For Him To Wait Until His Year Has Been Fulfilled.
2007-06-14 11:18:16 · answer #2 · answered by vinniebeast 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are an employee and not a partner in the business, you should remind him that if you were to quit or leave the business, he would likely lose his liquor license.
Plus I would find out how the laws work in Texas. I am pretty sure that the person who owns the liquor license is responsible for the liquor being sold in that business. That means that you get hauled into court (civil or criminal) if the business served alcohol to minors, or if someone drinks too much at your place and kills someone while DUI. As owner of the business, he may have liability insurance for that, but you probably do not.
You may also be responsible for collecting and submitting the correct amount of taxes on the alcohol that is purchased. So if the boss "forgets" to pay all the taxes and the IRS comes knocking, they may seize YOUR stuff, not his.
Please do a little checking before you agree to it. See the website below.
2007-06-14 11:15:11 · answer #3 · answered by SteveN 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might not be a co-owner but guess what ,,,,,,,,,this could turn out to be one hec of a fine business deal :) Yes I would immediately hire an Attorney to protect your rights and this Attorney will advise you to which legal direction you can take once your name is on the dotted line. If he wants you to sign bad enough, he will meet all of your Attorney's guidelines. You know the old saying, never pass up a good opportunity :) Handle it the proper way and your employment status will move in a positive direction.
2007-06-14 11:13:24 · answer #4 · answered by Jan G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do it. You would be liable for any wrongful sales or legal action taken against your employer. Your boss is only trying to limit his/her liability. Sounds like a bad deal to me.
2007-06-14 12:23:26 · answer #5 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do it. You will be liable for everything that happens on and off the property. You will need insurance, and lots of it. If someone gets drunk then leaves the place and kills someone, guess who gets stuck with the bill. Just not regular stuff, even civil lawsuites!!!
2007-06-14 11:13:40 · answer #6 · answered by Eduardo D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
CYA hun get a lawyer and get all the facts before you do anything. see if you want that kind of responsibility for an hourly wage
2007-06-14 11:25:36 · answer #7 · answered by Cassie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact an attorney. if you can't afford to do that, i say don't put the license in your name. you could be held liable for a whole host of things.
2007-06-14 11:43:21 · answer #8 · answered by frostbite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk it over with a lawyer before you do anything, Find out from a lawyer the do's and don'ts..
2007-06-14 11:13:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
don't do it...that's my advice. As soon as some jerk kid comes in there and you get your liquor license pulled, guess who gets stuck with the fines??? You're name's on it....I'm just sayin
2007-06-14 11:07:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋