Can the boss withhold money due to damage to a lease bus?

Questioner

My boss has withheld my deductible due to damage to my work van without saying anything. The contract does state that it will be retained in the event of damage, but this time he did not say that he would do that. Bus was slightly damaged by parking in reverse. This is a lease bus. Do you know what I can do now? They do not want to agree to a refund and another job is a bit harder to find because of age.

Lawyer

Without having discussed this in advance, an employer cannot and may not withhold damages. In addition, it must be demonstrated that the damage was caused by you as an employee and you must have been able to defend yourself against this. It is good to look at how it is arranged in the contract in this specific case. You can contact me via boksjuristen.nl so that we can talk briefly (free of charge).