April 19, 2023 - Simon Paschal

When is an Employer Liable for an Employee’s Bad Actions/Negligence?

It may seem unfair to be held liable for someone else’s unsavory or reckless behavior. But this is a situation that Texas businesses can face. Employers can, in some cases, be held liable for an employee’s bad actions or negligence. Here is a look at what this entails and how you, as an employer, can take necessary precautions to reduce your risk. Vicarious Liability Employers can be vicariously liable for the actions of their employees due to a legal doctrine called respondeat superior, which is Latin for “let the superior answer.” If the employee is doing their job (and essentially Read more

Legal Risks/Implications of Monitoring/Surveilling Remote Employees

The coronavirus pandemic in 2020 forced us to socially distance ourselves, which meant that many companies were forced to implement work-from-home policies. Many employers were hesitant to do so, though. They had never had such policies in place before, and everyone was navigating uncharted waters. One of the main concerns employers have with remote work is tracking employee productivity. Bosses could not physically walk over to an employee’s desk or glance across a room and see them working. Some employers wanted reassurance that their employees were actually working at home, not doing laundry, watching TV, sleeping, or out of town Read more

Daily Archives: April 19, 2023

When is an Employer Liable for an Employee’s Bad Actions/Negligence?

Legal Risks/Implications of Monitoring/Surveilling Remote Employees