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Car Accident on Job
I was recently driving the work vehicle on my way bakc to work while I was on the clock and was in a car accident. The company is being sued by the other person and i quit because i was uncomfortable returning to the job. My employer is now requesting that i work off the $500 insurance deductable. Is this legal?

Asked on 7/25/07, 1:08 pm

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

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Re: Car Accident on Job

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It does not sound legal to me. When you are on company business, they are responsible for all incidents or accidents which occur. You are not responsible for the deductible nor can it be deducted from any pay that is owed to you.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Answered on 7/27/07, 12:45 am

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