Employers in British Columbia, Canada can not deduct employee (driver or otherwise) pay for accident / faulty work.
“It’s illegal to make employees pay for business expenses, even if they agree to it.”
Expenses that result from any of the following situations cannot be deducted by an employer:
- Stolen or damaged company property
- Cash shortages
- Poor quality of work
- A customer doesn’t pay
If an employer makes an employee pay for a business expense, Employment Standards can:
- Recover the money as unpaid wages
- Fine the employer from $500 to $10,000 depending on the situation