An Email Account Creates an Appearance of Employment

Employees and agents create a variety of legal issues for employers. For example, an employer is liable for injuries caused by an employee while acting within the scope of employment and agents may bind the employer-principal to contracts. In contrast, independent contractors provide considerable legal insulation and reduced liability for their employers. However, these advantages may be lost by mistakenly granting an independent contractor apparent authority to act as an agent.  Read More...