Can you make employees pay for breakage or customer theft?

In the business world, “shrinkage” (loss of inventory due to theft) and “breakage” (stuff getting broken) can eat into revenue, especially in the restaurant business. Dishes get broken, customers leave without paying — what’s a business owner to do?

Do you need an attorney for a robbery case?

And yes, he does need an attorney. At the very least, have him review the fact pattern with a qualified attorney and ask if there is a viable third party claim against the employer. Try looking through the Enjuris directory if you need more help! Thank you for reaching out.

Is the employer responsible for theft at work?

Your employer may well argue that the thief was acting outside of their work duties and that they cannot be held responsible for the thief’s actions. In this sort of situation, you should check to see if you are covered by your household insurance.

Can a company make an employee pay for a loss?

The only rule there is the standard one: Deductions from an employee’s pay can’t reduce the employee’s pay to the point that the employee was paid below the minimum wage rate for the week. (Of course, this doesn’t prevent an employer from spreading the cost of loss across multiple weeks.)

What makes a robbery a burglary or a robbery?

Because the letter writer’s son was in fear of his life, it qualifies as a robbery. Burglary: To commit a burglary, you must enter a structure with the intent to commit a crime therein. This is where you get the phrase “breaking and entering.”