Can anything be done about four car break ins on the job
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Can anything be done about four car break ins on the job
Four cars was broken into in the parking
lot pocket books was stolen Windows
broken.
Asked on June 18, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You have no claim here. The fact is that an employer is not liable regarding the criminal acts of others. Bottom line, your company cannot be held responsible for the theft of items from your personal vehicle, even if it was parked in an empoyee parking lot.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
No, unfortunately, there is nothing to be done. An employer is NOT responsible for damage to or theft of employee's property, because they are not responsible for the criminal acts of other people; similarly, property owners or renters or not responsible for other people's criminal acts on their property. While there are some exceptions, as there are exceptions to everything, generally only the criminal (if you can identify him/her) is responsible for criminal acts. Your employer does not insure or protect your propertyy; you cannot hold them liable for this.
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