If your working in a high crime area and your employer doesnt get their camera system fixed could you sue them if something happens to you during a robbery?
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If your working in a high crime area and your employer doesnt get their camera system fixed could you sue them if something happens to you during a robbery?
My employer wont fix their security system or
discipline the security guard for not showing up and
half the staff is worried about a robbery and we’re in
a high crime area
Asked on March 2, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Potentially yes: if the employer does not take reasonable steps to protect employees despite a known risk of crime, then that failure could be considered negligent, or unreasonably careless, and could make the employer liable, or financially responsible, for any injuries suffered by employees or any material losses (e.g. if anything is stolen from them).
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