The Surprising Fiduciary Duties of Low-Level Employees
Most people are surprised to learn that employees owe fiduciary duties to their employers, even “low-level” ones. This means that they have a duty to act in the best interests of their employer and must avoid conflicts of interest. These duties arise from the common law, and while they vary from state to state, they generally include a duty of loyalty and a duty of care. The duty of loyalty requires employees to put the interests of their employer ahead of their own. This means they cannot take advantage of their position within the company for personal gain and...
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