Can an employeer require an employee to pay auto insurance deductibles?

Can an employeer require an employee to pay auto insurance deductibles?

I am a physical therapist and I work for a company that supplies me a car to go to patients homes for therapy. I had a small fender bender type accident and the company I work for is telling me that I personally have to pay their deductible. Is this legal or customary?

Asked on February 22, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Texas

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