I am a delivery driver for a small local firm using one of their cars for delivering only,I was recently involved in an accident which is my second in the last 2 years,now my employer is insisting that i take a pay reduction for the next 12 months to pay for the damage caused to other vehicle,I refused, and he is now saying he will not renew insurance for me to drive and wants me to work on the premises for the year,niether of these things seem right to me as he employed me as a driver,has he got any legal rights to enforce either of these things onto me
2006-11-28
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It is not unreasonable or illegal to change the duties of your job after a crash, which you were responsible for, and he is within his rights to expect you to pay. He does have to consult you about changes to your job.
However if he was a decent employer, he would meet the costs of any repairs that are not covered by the insurance through his transport budget.
Expecting you to take a pay cut and making you work on site for 12 months, seems harsh. I'd look for another job. And tell him where he can stick his job.
2006-11-28 19:49:46
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answered by thebigtombs 5
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He can not make you pay for the damage to the car. That is why he has insurance. He can take away your driving privileges, cut your pay, or whatever else he wants to do. This is called a demotion which is the opposite of a promotion. This is a way that employers get rid of employees without having to pay out unemployment. I would say look for a new job, no one wants to work for someone like that anyway.
2006-11-28 19:53:42
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answered by ? 2
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Were you at fault in the accidents? If they were then I think you are very lucky he did not fire you. If they weren't then maybe he is harassing you.
He can reduce your salary unless you have a contract, in which case accidents that are you fault may void the contract.
If you are unhappy then find another job because the guy does not owe you a living.
If he had insurance on the vehicles; his insurance has gone up because of your accidents too.
2006-11-28 19:51:50
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answered by Anonymous
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Reading other's comments I can say little more than to say if you were not at fault, you have some degree of a gripe coming. If at fault, then indeed you are lucky to still be employed.
I would probably take the demotion and if I could find something better, take it. If not you still have a job.
Charles
2006-11-28 19:58:25
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answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7
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Prove that you were not at fault in the accident involving the vehicle that incurred damage. Then, if it was not your fault, you cannot be required to pay for its repair.
2006-11-28 20:26:21
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answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7
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This comes lower than the regulation of "vicarious legal duty" which skill a incorrect committed with the help of an worker is the duty of the corporate. on your case that's made easier with the help of the very fact your boss became the driver. you've rather no duty in regulation for this incident. If he fires you for refusing to pay for it you ought to win in a tribunal for unlawful dismissal. truly - your boss is to blame one hundred%. in spite of the indisputable fact that in case you've been the driver of the van he ought to nonetheless be to blame. he's needed with the help of regulation to have coverage as an company to boot as a driver. Edit > Fault isn't the problem - you've been an worker at paintings, on responsibility, inclusive of going to the lavatory. it truly is consumer-pleasant - YOUR BOSS became using you've not something to stress about. do not settle for any stress to take the blame or pay any money. you at the instantaneous are not obliged to pay something. yet in case you've been out for a drink with a pal and this got here about, the pal has no allegiance to you once you opened the door you'll have some duty, yet because you've been an worker at paintings, the total legal ingredient shifts to guard you. you at the instantaneous are not to blame.
2016-11-27 20:41:54
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answered by ? 4
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Do you have a contract stating such? Were you at fault? And were you negligent?
It is best to hire an attorney. Laws vary from state to state but normally he would absorb the cost as you are an agent for his company.
Seek legal counsel.
Peace.
2006-11-28 19:47:15
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answered by -Tequila17 6
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Two accidents in a year? You are lucky he still wants you to work there at all. Are you kidding?
2006-11-28 19:50:46
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answered by xovenusxo 5
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Right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of Law, if do not have an attorney the Court will appoint you one at no cost!
2006-11-28 19:45:16
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answered by baltic072 3
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