In a series of cases in recent years, the California Supreme Court has discussed the circumstances under which an employee of an independent contractor can sue the hirer of that contractor for work-related injuries, rather that just collect workers’ compensation benefits. Now the high court has further clarified when you can be sued for damages if a contractor’s employee gets injured on the job, making it clear you can get sued if an injury occurs as the result of an undisclosed hazard on your property.
We’ll have full details on the case, including tips on how you can limit your risk of liability, in an upcoming issue of the California Employer Advisor.
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