What will happen if while employed I signed for approval of a 6 month advertising contract on behalf of the owner of the company?
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What will happen if while employed I signed for approval of a 6 month advertising contract on behalf of the owner of the company?
The owner could not attend the meeting to sign, so I signed in their place. Looking back, it was not a good idea. Since then, I have terminated my employment with the company for failure to pay wages; I am currently suing the owner.I was recently contacted by the advertising agency’s lawyer, and asked to pay the last remaining payment for the contract. Apparently, the owner was paying the advertising agency as agreed but decided to not pay the last payment. And, since I was the name listed on the contract, they are contacting me trying to collect. Am I liable to pay?
Asked on March 27, 2013 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You are not liable to pay. You inform that attorney you were an employee of the company and just because you had signatory authority, the company is legally responsible for the payments and you must sue the company. Inform the attorney that if he attempts to collect from you or sue you for re-payment, you will report him to the state bar for ethical and legal violations and harassment.
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