What to do if I had my car broken and had company proeprty stolen but my employer has called it negligence and made me pay close to $2000?
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What to do if I had my car broken and had company proeprty stolen but my employer has called it negligence and made me pay close to $2000?
I have a police report and pictures. I know my employer has insurance but I was forced to pay. I need my job so I had to do it. I am scared if I get into a car accident because my job is constantly is hung over my head.
Asked on January 21, 2013 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You should not have been made to pay if the car was covered by insurance. Your employer just did not want to make a claim. Either you live like this or take a stand and sue for the money you paid out. I think that you know what the inevitable is here: you need to get a new job. I know that it is not hard in this economy but you can not go on like this. Just take a deep breath and start getting yourself together to look. Good luck.
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