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Expert: Charlie Barone - 1/31/2010


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i have been imformed that a taillight has been noticed on the company van i have been driving,boss said he had to pay excess + money to fix it but they with-held my wages due to this
is this possible or even aloud?

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How would I know if you damaged the tail lamp on the company van? Since you were working at the time, I would imagine that the company would pay for it, but that is strictly at their discretion. However, if you broke it the general rule is you pay for it.

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For questions involving auto damage claims, collision repair, forensics, industry practices, we can help. We specialize in claims for loss of resale value (Diminished Value).

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I have 30 years experience in the collision repair and body reconstruction field, both hands-on and from behind the desk. I hold a Master Certification from ASE in the Body and Paint category, as well as their certification in Estimating. I have authored over 120 feature and training articles for the largest trade journal devoted to the collision repair industry, and have given expert testimony in court dozens of times. Licensed physical damage appraiser in Pennsylvania and reciprocal states.

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