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Boss trying to charge me

One day at work a few weeks ago I went to get a mop and the handle fell down on a piece of equipment in the laundry/utility room. The piece of equipment (an air compresor or something) turned on and it would not turn off without my fingers holding it in the off position. The company was called and they came in that night (from 7-9) to fix it. 

 

A week and a half later my boss's son informed me that I am going to be the one held responsible to pay the bill.

 

My question is, is  this even legally sound? Can you charge your employee for a piece of equipment that accidently got broke while they were on the job? (I was not screwing around, I accidently dropped the mop handle on the equipment).  

Re: Boss trying to charge me

  • I dont think they would.  I could see if an employee constantly broke something as a reason for suspension/termination.
  • I don't believe they can, unless they have proof you broke it.  An accident is an accident.  If you have a company handbook you might want to refer to that.

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    I don't believe they can, unless they have proof you broke it.  An accident is an accident.  If you have

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  • Depends on labor laws in your state. In some the employee can't be charged unless the damage was through willful act or gross negligence. Further, without you signing off on an agreement they will be unable to withhold the money without going to court,


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  • The son doesn't have an official title...he just helps out where he is needed. It wasn't really him that made the decision, he was the bearer of bad news. The son has been nothing but nice and helpful towards me. My boss doesn't exactly like me, although
  • I don?t think you are in fault since it was just an accident.
  • Out of simple common sense they shouldnt charge you but legally it all depends on your state like has already been mentioned. If you refuse to pay it chances are nothing will happen because it will be more expensive to take you to court. That being said y
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