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(Medical-NewsWire.com, September 12, 2012 ) London, UK -- Small and medium enterprises are facing new challenges, after a recent Court of Appeal case where judges confirmed that the Catholic Church can be held vicariously liable for the actions of a priest. For enterprises, this means they could be held vicariously liable for the actions of a person who may not be employed, but is currently in a relationship similar to employment.
In their decision, judges reviewed the history of vicarious liability. While they concluded that the priest was not employed by the church according to conventional notions, they also agreed the priest was not an independent contractor. His situation, just like the situation of all priests and bishops in the Catholic Church, seems to fall somewhere between the two notions. Stating that the priest may not have met all the requirements of being an employee in the strict sense of the word, but his relationship to the church was very similar to that between an employer and his employee, the church was declared vicariously liable for the actions of the priest.
“For business owners of small and medium enterprises, this recent ruling is putting the vicarious liability theory on firmer ground, broadening its boundaries and threatening to change the current business environment. Essentially, firms are facing serious problems if they could be held responsible not only for the actions of their employees, but also for those in a relationship akin to employment, such as volunteers or persons who are not employed under legal contract by a particular firm”, says representative of EmployersLiabilityInsurance.com, an online portal that assists business owners in finding the right insurance policy for their needs.
By law, an employer must be able to cover the costs of damages and legal fees for employees who are made ill or injured at work, through fault of the employer. Every employer must purchase employers’ liability insurance of at least £5 million, with most companies opting for at least £10 million. EmployersLiabilityInsurance.com helps small and medium firms stay protected by offering an online comparison tool that allows visitors to compare insurance quotes from a wide range of providers, in a matter of minutes, and purchase the needed level of coverage from a trustworthy provider.
Specifically, business owners can compare employers’ liability insurance quotes and find advantageous deals suitable for their specific needs. Upon providing information about the type of business they run and the particular requirements of their company, the online comparison tool will return the most relevant results in terms of price and convenience. To find out more about their comprehensive service and useful guides, please visit http://employersliabilityinsurance.com.
About EmployersLiabilityInsurance.com
An online resource for businesses of small and medium sizes, EmployersLiabilityInsurance.com contains essential information, resources, comprehensive guides and easy-to use comparison tools to assist visitors in finding the most suitable employers’ liability insurance policy with the needed level of coverage. Constantly updated and practical, the insurance portal is a great place to offer wide support and online tools for small and medium organizations.
Contact Information:
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56 Gloucester Road Kensington
London SW7 4UB
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Sarah Hill
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