Q: My vehicle was broken into on company property where I am employed. The camera caught the thief, Is the company liable
I had rent money ($1,000) , my cellphone my purse and my keys to both home and car. I had to call a locksmith, being that they had my house keys along with my purse, they had my address, I missed a day of work, not knowing if they would be bold enough to come to my home. They stole my keys from my locker inside my work place. No one is allowed in parking area except for employees. I did report incident to police and detective. The Co in turn fired me, saying I was over my points. What can I do to recoup my losses.
A: First, you would need to seek an attorney. Here are some steps they may take: They will look at your employment contract first to see if any remedies are outlined in your contract. Then they will research the parking lot and see if any remedies are available as a result of the incident. Then, the attorney will see if any cause of actions can be brought against the employer.
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