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Are you liable for lawsuit when working under 1099 for a contractor?
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If a contractor dies while working on your basement, are you liable?
If a contractor dies while working in your basement you will not be liable. He is working under his will trying to fix something and they usually let you know via word of mouth or contractual agreement that any injury including death on the job will not be your liability.
Hi;I have a 5plex under major renovation .Am I liable for the contractors employees in part or at all ?
You are liable for contractors employers since you are hiring them. However if you have a good contractor that have their own people then you should mentioned in contract that the contractor is liable for their own people.
Can a principal contractor be vicariously liable for the actions of his subcontractor?
Yes, a principal contractor can be vicariously liable for the actions of his subcontractor if the subcontractor is found to be an agent of the principal contractor. This typically occurs if the subcontractor is under the direct control or supervision of the principal contractor in carrying out the work.
Can a customer sue a contractor working under a waiver?
NO.
Can a business who hires a company for contract work and then helps their employees it has hired go into business in direct competition on same job be held liable?
Depends on the Contract. Alot of subcontractor contracts prevent this. If the Prime contractor has received an estimate from a subcontractor and the subcontractor is working at the site or project under a estimate or purchase order then yes, the Prime contractor can be held liable for all monies under the contract if the subcontractor can prove that the employees were on their payroll and during this project the Prime contractor solicited Sub employees to become independent contractors.
What is the sub mean under for under the conscious level of the mind?
submarine - under the water subcontractor - a contractor working under some else (eg: another contractor) subordinate - someone lower in rank
How do you prevent contractor?
You can prevent a contractor from working on a project by not hiring them or accepting a bid from them. Contractors are paid to do work by a person or company and typically work under a binding contract.
What services are offered by the Contractor Umbrella Company?
In the UK, an Umbrella Company, acts as an employer to agency contractors working under fixed term assignment. They issue contracts to limited companies, invoices to recruitment agencies and will pay the individual contractor.
Is it true that a bar can't serve someone alcohol if they are aware they're an alcoholic?
No. Urban myth. Under some circumstances, however, they can be held civilly liable in a lawsuit if they knowingly serve someone who is obviously intoxicated and that person then injures someone.
What are Modes of discharge of contract?
as per HSE (Health Safety and Environment) contract performance, there are three modes of contracts: mode-1 contract, where the contractor is providing such service not having own HSEMS plan and working under the client HSEMS plan. Mode-2 contract, where the contractor is providing the service and having contract HSEMS plan and follow ups. Mode-3 contract, where the contractor is providing such service having HSEMS (Management System) in place, but working under the client HSEMS plan.
Who is liable if the constractor that I hired do not have workmen comp and liability insurance and one of his worker injured in my property?
You don't. You simply hire a reputable contractor who provides the insurance necessary for his or her line of work. Never hire a contractor who can not show you that he is properly insured for the job being offered. It is the contractors responsibility ( not the customer ) to provide coverage necessary to cover his workers as well as any accidental damage to your property. If your contractor give you any flak or hesitancy at all when asked about his insurance, you need to find another contractor.
Does an independent contractor need a license to work for a contractor?
Whether a contractor can work under another's business license depends on the type of business license. If someone has a corporation then they can have a lot of businesses under their license.
