What to do if my work computer was stolen from my car and my employer wants me to pay for it?
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What to do if my work computer was stolen from my car and my employer wants me to pay for it?
The computer was stolen not on company time while my car was parked at my home. Do I owe replacement cost for the computer and the software on the computer? Or do I owe depreciated value of the computer (it was about 2 years old)? Or do I owe for the computer at all?
Asked on October 7, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Kentucky
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The problem here - and the ultimate issue - is whose insurance coverage will cover the loss of the computer. You need to read your insurance policy and see if the computer wold be covered, although I highly doubt it as it was not your property. But it may be so you need to look. The issue with your employer is if his property is covered when it leaves his property (office). I am sure that it was insured for theft on premises. It is off premises that matters. There could be a special clause that was negotiated in their insurance contract covering the loss or theft of the computers when off premises and used by their employees. Otherwise, it depends on your agreement with your employer and the terms of your employment. Good luck.
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