Sentences with phrase «liability against the employer»

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Employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) is a specific type of business insurance that protects employers against lawsuits initiated by employees.

It is up to the employer to nominate which PAYE scheme to claim the allowance against but common sense dictates that it will be one with at least # 2,000 of employer NICs liability (or the highest) to ensure the maximum amount is claimed.

Where a claim is made after the end of the tax year, this will be offset against any outstanding PAYE liabilities or current / future liability, or employers can ask HMRC for a payment of any balance, again provided their PAYE payments are all up to date.

Increases tax rates on self - employment income equal to the combined employee - employer rates and provides credits against tax liability to offset part of the increase.

Withdrawal Liability (for Multiemployer Plans only)- The liability assessed by a multiemployer defined benefit plan against an employer that (1) permanently stops contributing to the plan, (2) permanently ceases covered operations under the plan, or (3) under certain circumstances, reduces its contributions to Liability (for Multiemployer Plans only)- The liability assessed by a multiemployer defined benefit plan against an employer that (1) permanently stops contributing to the plan, (2) permanently ceases covered operations under the plan, or (3) under certain circumstances, reduces its contributions to liability assessed by a multiemployer defined benefit plan against an employer that (1) permanently stops contributing to the plan, (2) permanently ceases covered operations under the plan, or (3) under certain circumstances, reduces its contributions to the plan.

As employees spend more time at the office, the number of inter-office romances has increased and so too, has the need of employers to protect themselves against any liability for sexual harassment claims that often result from a love affair gone wrong, reports Newsweek.

In reality the compensation claim is brought against your employer's Employers» Liability insurers.

AXA UK has launched a report that reveals the scale and impact of workplace injury compensation claims on the UK's SMEs, finding that 24 percent of SME owners interviewed have had an employee or former employee make a claim against their Employers» Liability Insurance in the last five years.

Almost a quarter (24 percent) of small and medium - sized businesses (SMEs) have had an employee or former employee claim against their Employers» Liability Insurance in the past five years.

The Federal Employers» Liability Act (FELA) serves as the exclusive remedy in an action brought by a railroad employee against his employer.

Vicarious liability is the legal means by which we can pursue action against a vehicle owner or an employer for the negligent and injurious actions of those driving their vehicle or employees acting on behalf of the company.

According to LV = claims data, there has been an increase in the frequency of employer liability claims as more employees brings claims against their employers.

The best way for employers to protect against unanticipated notice liability related to terminations of short service employees is through the preparation and execution of employment agreements which contemplate the amount of notice that the employee will receive upon termination.

A new university study and the ever - increasing use of wireless devices, such as the BlackBerry, could result in a flood of lawsuits against employers for creating an allegedly dangerous environment where unpaid overwork is required for success, promotion and job security, a leading law firm warns -LSB-...] Giving rise to possible claims, is a recent study by Gayle Porter, Associate Professor of Management at Rutgers University in New Jersey, which suggests possible liability for companies if they keep their employees on «electronic leashes» as part of their job requirements.

It is important to note that in these types of accidents, plaintiffs can bring lawsuits against more than one of the trucks and can even establish liability against the truck drivers» employers.

The employer, in order to avoid liability for discriminating against breastfeeding employees, must show that providing the accommodations required by the law would create «an undue hardship on business operations» for the employer.

The claim was brought against the Claimant's employer (even though it was an individual that was alleged to have been the harasser) on the basis that they were responsible for her actions (known as «vicarious liability»).

The outcome of a vicarious liability claim against an employer of a dog owner in a recent Maine dog bite injury lawsuit hinged on whether the employee was acting in the course and scope of employment at the time the dog attacked.

Ms. Frese was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar in 2005 and since that time has practiced in both state and federal court in the area of insurance defense defending individuals, businesses, employers, insurance companies, and self - insured funds against property, personal injury, automobile, workers compensation, general commercial and employer's liability claims.

In such a case, actions for negligence against the supervisor and the supervisor's employer as well as actions for product liability against the manufacturer and others in the product's chain of distribution may be maintained.

Most, if not all, employers are aware of the potential liability they face should they fail to adequately investigate complaints made against them under the Ontario Human Rights Code («Code «-RRB-.

In its reasons for decision on liability, the Tribunal found that the employer had discriminated against the applicant on the basis of a disability for nearly nine years (from April 2003 until the Tribunal's decision in February 2012.)

We obtained reversal of a multi-million-dollar verdict against our client, successfully arguing that the evidence at trial was legally and factually insufficient to sustain employer liability and front pay on the plaintiff's hostile - environment claims.

A Norfolk Circuit Court dismisses on forum non conveniens grounds plaintiff administrator's suit against defendant railroad company under the Federal Employers Liability Act, over a North Carolina employee's death in North Carolina.

Under Maine law, an employer has a qualified privilege against a defamation claim by a former employee, meaning as long as the employer is truthful and does not act maliciously, it is immune from liability.

In order to succeed in a truck accident case against an employer, a plaintiff can rely on the theory of vicarious liability.

Indiana Court Allows Son's Suit Against Father for Auto Accident Injuries to Proceed, Indiana Injury Lawyer Blog, July 19, 2012 Liability of Drivers and Their Employers in Distracted Driving Accidents, Indiana Injury Lawyer Blog, July 13, 2012 Photo credit: «bridge over indiana 3» by zups on stock.xchng.

She represents both Claimants and Defendants in a range of work including Occupiers and Employers Liability, Road Traffic Accidents and claims by prisoners and against the police.

Employers» Liability Insurance protects your business against lawsuits due to employment - related injuries or illnesses.

Employers» Liability is concerned with covering your business against claims made by employees for work - related accidents, injuries or illnesses, while Public Liability Insurance covers businesses against claims from third parties who suffered physical injury or death as a direct result of the business owners» negligence.

Employer's liability and workers» compensation is a type of mandatory coverage for employers, which protects the business against liabilities arising from injuries or the death of an employee.

Employers liability coverage insures the alternate employer against lawsuits brought by injured workers (like Jane's suit against Divine Delights).

Employers who obtain workers» compensation insurance are protected against liability arising under the Maryland workers» compensation law.

In a situation where the job profile involves certain risks that can cause injury or causes the death of an employee, this insurance policy works like a shield and protects the employer against heavy expenses incurred due to handling workers» liability.

Negligent hiring refers to a cause of action that arises from an employer's obligation to not hire an applicant that they knew or should have known was likely to undertake conduct against other individuals or otherwise subject employees or third parties to actions which can create legal liability.