Liability for Missing Persons at Work

Questioner

A drill has disappeared/been stolen during work, or was forgotten at a customer's. Can my boss hold me liable and have me compensate for this machine?

Lawyer

If there is negligence and/or intent, the employer could indeed recover this from you, but then he will have to be able to prove this, otherwise the costs will be for the employer himself. In addition, agreements on certain matters could be made in an agreement and/or collective labor agreement and whether this is the case I dare not say. But in all cases, it should always be considered in reasonableness that if, for example, you have a low income and have to reimburse a very expensive thing. In addition, the rules regarding this should be in writing if these are company rules.