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Originally Posted by WinnipegJets
I was just curious if anyone has had an experience with a dispute over pay with their employer. I quit my job 4 weeks ago, and I am owed vacation pay. I was a driver for a local company, and my boss finally got in touch with me today after 4 weeks, saying that he wasn't going to pay me due to the fact that I was involved in a minor accident in february, and the company had to pay. He says I should be responsible for the damages, even though it was a company vehicle that i was using on the job, and I never had signed any contract stating I would cover damages incurred at work. Can an employer legally do this? If anyone can help me with my situation, I would greatly appreciate it!  |
He can't do that, basically when you quit they can't pull damages from your pay, thats why he has insurance on his vehicles, to cover damages caused by an employee.
The fact that you left 4 weeks ago and he's hasn't paid you out is highly illegal. He has to have your final pay including vacation pay to you within 5 business days of you resigning.
Did he notify you of this action when you quit? Was the warning in writing? If not you have every right to your vacation pay.
Depending on how much he owes you, you might want to consult a lawyer. But your first step is to get labor standards involved on your behalf.