My husband was driving for a SMALL trucking company and told them after he dropped his current load they needed to find him something coming home because he quits. That was on a Tuesday. On his was back the COMPANY TRUCK broke down and the airlines got caught on something and broke as well. He was stuck sitting in a shop for almost 72 hours until it was fixed. He left the shop and it broke down again about an hour later and he waited for the tow truck and then a relative picked him up. They took $141.00 out of his check saying that he owed it for the repairs on the airlines. The damage was not intentional and he never signed anything saying they could take money out for damages. We live in Indiana. Is that legal? or wouldn't they need to pay in full and then sue us for damages if they think he owes them? I would love it if someone knew the actual law and where I could reference it from. I've been searching but can't seem to find anything that applies. Thanks
2007-03-20 02:51:29 · 2 answers · asked by emily j 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If your husband actually caused an accident or something in which this damage happened..maybe..but in this case..no way. The company should be paying.
2007-03-20 03:06:28 · answer #1 · answered by James Dean 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ABSOLUTELY NO! File a federal labor complaint against the company! It is their responsibility to carry insurance and is refered to as "business risk"! Don't let them get away with it!
2007-03-20 03:00:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋