SOME POINTS IN LA W 41 



he becomes responsible if he does, and if some other 

 employer were deceived by a false and flattering testi- 

 monial, might be held liable in damages for any result- 

 ing loss. But a communication regarding a servant's 

 character which a master makes to a prospective 

 employer is privileged, that is to say, the writer will 

 not be held legally liable for anything said honestly 

 and without malice, even if it is uncomplimentary and 

 incorrect. 



Should a keeper suffer personal injury by an accident 

 arising out of his employment and in the course of his 

 work, he will be entitled to recover compensation from 

 the master under the Workmen's Compensation Act 

 if any loss of wages results. Notice in writing of the 

 accident must be given, and within six months from the 

 occurrence a definite claim must be made for compensa- 

 tion. He will have no right to compensation where the 

 accident was due to his own "serious and wilful mis- 

 conduct " unless it causes serious and permanent dis- 

 ablement. It is desirable for the employer to insure 

 against this risk, for heavy liabilities may be suddenly 

 incurred without any one being to blame. 



Keepers, like many other agents and employees, 

 frequently have to trade with dealers and tradesmen on 

 behalf of their employers. Tempting opportunities are 

 sometimes given by dealers and others to make a profit 

 by a "commission" or "discount" on the account, or 

 in some similar way. It is necessary to keep in mind 

 that all such secret profits by a servant or agent are 



