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I don't think that example applies to this situation. In this case, the people doing the signing were hired by the banks to do it. The banks are surely respon
by ScottBurson 9y ago
I don't think that example applies to this situation. In this case, the people doing the signing were hired by the banks to do it. The banks are surely responsible -- ethically, and probably legally -- for the actions of their agents, even if the only way they directed these people was by firing the ones who tried to act responsibly.
- saimiam 9y agoI used the personal example to elaborate on the idea that when you're transacting in business, you sometimes provide as little information as legally required. If the other party signs the dotted line, you are basically home free. I wasn't trying to make a point about contractors vs employee.
- jjeaff 9y agoIf I hire employees to sell my product, and those employees break the law to sell my product, even though I have policies in place saying they should NOT break the law. Am I liable for the actions of my employees?
- ScottBurson 9y agoDepends. If the message was like "yeah, don't break the law -- nudge nudge, wink wink -- and remember, we'll fire you if you don't approve enough applications", then yes, absolutely you're liable.