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Why is it important to make a distinction between an employee and an independent contractor?
An employer can be vicariously liable for the torts committed by an employee while they are in the scope of their employment in certain situations. An employer will not normally be held vicariously liable for the torts of an independent contractor because of a lack of supervisory control.
If a paper route person has an accident while delivering and hasn't signed anything saying they were an independent contractor is the company liable for workman's comp?
There is no
What guitar did Jimi Hendrix play as a kid?
His father got him a one string ukulele while working in someone's basement.
If I am taking daily care of my roomate's child while my roomate is working can I be liable for future support even there is no blood relation between myself and the child?
No.
Are payments made to the IRS while working as an independent contractor counted as a deduction when filing taxes?
No. They are counted as "estimated tax payments" which is line 63 on tax form 1040.
Who is liable my car was hit while doing a you turn?
You are.
Keep Safety In Mind During Your Basement Finishing Project?
If you are currently finishing your basement, make sure that you are planning ahead for safety. If anyone will be sleeping in the basement after it is finished, they need to have access to a fire escape. Carbon monoxide detectors and fire alarms should also be installed in any basement bedrooms and living spaces. Test these alarms regularly in order to be certain that they are working correctly. Install safety equipment while your basement is being finished so that your basement is completely safe and ready for use after the home improvement project is completed.
The Importance of Basement Waterproofing?
There are few home improvements that are as amazingly important as basement waterproofing. Unless you live in the middle of the desert, you are constantly under threat of rainwater invading your basement, or simple groundwater leeching through your walls. This can become an even greater problem when you consider how much you store in your basement-- from memorabilia to vital home appliances. Due to the dangers that can come hand in hand with a severely flooded basement, it's important that you do whatever you can now to mitigate the possibility of damages later. In order to do this, you need to invest in some type of basement waterproofing. The first thing you need to do is find a qualified online retailer or contractor that can provide you with the basement waterproofing that you need. Either you can attempt to do it yourself, or you can hire a contractor to do it for you. Depending on your budget and level of expertise, you may want to consider eschewing the 'do it yourself' route on this project. After all, you're not simply dealing with installing cupboards or a new outlet cover. If you are off in even the slightest way here, you could conceivably leave yourself in a very bad position. If you decide to play it safe and hire a contractor to handle your basement waterproofing, then you'll need to make sure you find someone reputable with a solid background in handling this type of project. While a quick online search may seem like an obvious first step, make sure you go on to look at customer reviews of the contractor's you're looking at. You never want to simply trust what a business says about itself, and you can generally find out a whole lot about the business practices of a contractor through customer reviews. When it comes to home ownership, you can't take that many risks. While it may be true that this year you aren't dealing with a lot of rain, who knows what next year holds? If you put off things like basement waterproofing for too long, you can end up putting yourself in a corner. After all, when rain and snow melt start to leech water into your basement, that's not the time to start waterproofing. Basement waterproofing must happen much sooner than that for it to be able to save you the money and stress that comes with flooding.
Auto wrecked while on job.Is the company liable?
no it is not reliable
Are you liable for hitting someone in the back while they were yielding?
Yep!
Can I ask an independent contractor not to smoke while working if the work is not on my property but will sink into items they are carrying in their own personal vehicle for me?
If they have to be in the same compartment as the driver you can protect them yourself prior to transport if you are concerned about contamination.
If you cosign a car loan, are you liable for accidents that occur while the borrower is driving the vehicle?
Yes, if you cosign a car loan, you are typically not liable for accidents that occur while the borrower is driving the vehicle. The borrower is usually responsible for any accidents that happen while they are driving, unless there are specific circumstances that make you legally liable.
