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I work for a beer distributer in Central Florida. As a condition of employment I had to sign a vehicle responsibility agreement which states that, if I am involved in an accident in a company vehicle, and am found to be responsible, based on the Nat'l Safety Councils Definitions of Preventable Accidents, I am responsible for up to $1,000.00.
Many years ago, an employer in NY attempted to recoup, from me, the cost of an accident I had in his company vehicle. The NYS Dept. of Labor rep. stated that it was not legal and that, had I paid, I could get that money back.
My question is, is the agreement I signed illegal and therefore non-binding or can it be considered coercive as it was a precondition to employment, or is it legal and binding? Thank you.
Many years ago, an employer in NY attempted to recoup, from me, the cost of an accident I had in his company vehicle. The NYS Dept. of Labor rep. stated that it was not legal and that, had I paid, I could get that money back.
My question is, is the agreement I signed illegal and therefore non-binding or can it be considered coercive as it was a precondition to employment, or is it legal and binding? Thank you.