For some things -yes. He is a part of your business. Now if you sell shoes and he sold a car or got a girl pregnant That was not in your hiring booklett.
You are referring to the doctrine of Respondeat Superior, where a principle may be liable for the actions of his/her agent. The answer is, it depends on the action, the employment arrangement, and...
An employer is absolutely and strictly liable for any injuries his employees sustain while in the course of their occupation. Fortunately, most states have adopted "sole remedy" laws that provide a...
Well i dont know if you are legally, but i busted a hole in the wall, well working as a hire for a sub contractor, and if the customer complained, then i was fully responsible for the repair bill.