Is it against the law to break the window of a vending machine if it fails to give me what I pay for?? I just want to take what is rightfully mine out of the machine. I work gravyard shift and I don't want to go through hoops and barrels to get my fifty cent refund. What the law on this?? Can I get fired from my job if I do this at work?
2007-05-12 16:51:45 · 10 answers · asked by III 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Fired, for sure. Each machine, if not owned by your employer, is required to have a business name and number posted on the machine. Calling them, and no longer using the machine, is about all you can do safely. To break the machine would do much more monetary damage then you could possibly have inserted. This will end up a vandalism charge.
2007-05-12 16:59:45 · answer #1 · answered by Don,The 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude bring lunch and snack this machine will be the death of you yes it is against the law to break the glass and if it is owned by the company you work for and could be fired good luck dude and dont stress
2007-05-12 23:55:51 · answer #2 · answered by brighterthanyou 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You lose 50 cents and somehow you feel justified to cause over $100 worth of damage to a vending machine!?
Yes it is illegal plus you'll endanger your job - over 50 cents.
2007-05-13 13:27:25 · answer #3 · answered by Vending Guy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's absolutely illegal. Try calling the company and complaining daily if it's a common problem. The number should be on the machine.
2007-05-12 23:55:23 · answer #4 · answered by cocoanutt 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is such a thing as ethics. Just because something doesn't work - does not give you the right to break the law. Relax - so you lost 50Cents. Calm Down, and make a claim in the morning.
2007-05-12 23:55:27 · answer #5 · answered by School Is Great 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Uh...I'm pretty sure it's illegal to break the window of a vending machine. Though sometimes I want to :)
2007-05-12 23:59:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Arrested, then fired. Just stop using the machine. Bring your food from home.
2007-05-12 23:55:03 · answer #7 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is vandalism. You need to jump through the hoops and call the number listed on the side.
2007-05-13 00:11:47 · answer #8 · answered by smedrik 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say yeah you'd definetly get fired
2007-05-12 23:56:00 · answer #9 · answered by sudge6915 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
oh yes they will fire you unless your lips are attached to your supervises favorite spot.
2007-05-12 23:57:22 · answer #10 · answered by mick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋