Under what condition can an employer of a notary be held liable for the notary's misconduct?

An employer of a notary can be held liable for the notary's misconduct if it can be shown that the misconduct was coerced by the employer. This means that if the employer pressured or forced the notary to act inappropriately or illegally, the employer may share responsibility for the notary's actions. The nature of agency law holds employers accountable for the actions of their employees when those actions are a result of direct instructions or coercion from the employer.

In contrast, a notary acting independently or conducting personal business typically signifies that they are not acting under the employment's direction, which would absolve the employer from liability. Similarly, following general practices does not create a liability correlation between an employer and a notary without evidence of coercion or wrongdoing prompted by the employer.