[Jewelry making - Article 00244] - Re: [Orchid] Can I get sued?

[MillsGem]

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Dear Laura,

    Yes, of course you can get sued !. Anybody can sue anyone in
    America, but that doesn't necessarily mean that you would
    automatically be found culpable for damages, real or imagined. On the
    other hand, it takes time and money to defend yourself in court and,
    therefore, you don't want to unnecessarily expose yourself to
    litigation. The issue of injury to an employee is a very serious
    exposure in addition to a host of other potential grievances.
    Workman's compensation laws may vary from state to state, and
    jurisdiction to jursidiction, but, considering the outrageous cost of
    medical treatment, legal defense and insurance in America, a simple
    injury to an employee could turn into a lifelong threat to your
    financial well being. 

    If I were you I would immediately look into setting up your employee
    as an independent contractor wherein that person does your work on a
    piecework basis off premises. You might want to also provide that
    person with some equipment on a loan or lease basis. The details of
    this kind of arrangement should be reviewed by an attorney who is
    competent in labor and tax laws. I don't pretend to be competent in
    any kind of law, but personal experience and the experiences of
    friends have had suggests that you are well justified in concerning
    yourself with these matters. Personally, I would do anything
    possible to avoid hiring anybody for anything.....too many things can
    go wrong! Ron 

Mills, Mills Gem Co. Los Osos, Ca.

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