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S.D. Company Liable for Accident Caused by Drunk Underage Worker

Midwest News • July 1, 2009
The South Dakota Supreme Court has ruled that if an employer provides an underage employee with unfettered access to alcoholic beverages, that employer is liable for any damage that occurs as a ...

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Subject: RE: RE: Drunk Underage Worker

Posted On: July 2, 2009, 9:03 am CDT
Posted By: Ratemaker
Comment:
Yes, there are laws about minors handling alcoholic beverages, but they vary by state -- and one stops being a minor at age 18. In Michigan, someone under 18 can't sell or serve alcoholic beverages or tobacco. So, many restaurants won't hire minors as wait staff. The grocery store I worked at for 2 summers would hire minors as cashiers, but would put up signs at the end of their lanes saying "no alcohol or tobacco purchases," and they weren't allowed to be the only cashier on duty.

The employer in this case is guilty of really poor inventory control, but I don't think it should be held responsible for the CRIMINAL actions of its employee.
Subject Posted By Posted On
RE: RE: Drunk Underage Worker Ratemaker
Jul 2, 2009, 9:03 am
RE: Drunk Underage Worker Old Guy
Jul 2, 2009, 7:53 am
Who's shifting ? Sue
Jul 1, 2009, 4:33 pm
RE: Couldn't disagree more Just Bob
Jul 1, 2009, 4:27 pm
I can foresee.. caffiend
Jul 1, 2009, 3:31 pm
RE: RE: Couldn't disagree more Jimmy
Jul 1, 2009, 2:37 pm
RE: Couldn't agree more Safety Guy
Jul 1, 2009, 1:39 pm
Couldn't agree more Sue Falls
Jul 1, 2009, 1:30 pm
RE: Couldn't disagree more Safety Guy
Jul 1, 2009, 1:26 pm
Couldn't disagree more Jimmy
Jul 1, 2009, 12:59 pm
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