QUESTION
Is my company liable for my tools if they are stolen?
Asked on Apr 26th, 2014 on Labor and Employment - Idaho
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It is an incorporated company. I work as a technician and furnish my own tools but they are all kept in the company service truck. .
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No, unless you can prove that their negligence caused the theft, which will be hard to prove.
Answered on Apr 29th, 2014 at 8:46 AM
It depends on the situation. Contact an attorney.
Answered on Apr 28th, 2014 at 12:19 PM
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You can always ask. I have a sneaking suspicion that your employment agreement requires you to maintain insurance on your tools. If the company doesn't pay, then you can quit and sue for the value of your tools.
Answered on Apr 28th, 2014 at 11:06 AM