Are there any employer indemnification laws in Pennsylvania?

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Are there any employer indemnification laws in Pennsylvania?

Anonymous Feb 19, 2014 7 views 2 answers

If tools (that I own but are used for my employment) are stolen outside of business hours from my employers business premises is there any law saying the employer is responsible? I know other states have indemnification laws but have not been able to find any information for PA. This is a great financial burden for me and preventing me from doing my job now. Is there anything that can be done?

John B. DoughertyEmployment / Labor AttorneyHarrisburg, PA · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:47:33+00:00

Check with the employer to see if the theft would be covered under their insurance policy. Also if you own a home check your homeowner's policy to see if there's coverage.

Karen Elizabeth EichmanEmployment / Labor AttorneyKennett Square, PA · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:47:33+00:00

Check with your employer to see if your employer has insurance coverage for employee tools. Have you ever provided your employer with a list of the tools left on the employer's premises? Do you have any details of the theft, such as: was there a burglary, breaking and entering, etc.? Were your tools locked up? If your employer is not planning to reimburse you (themselves or through their insurance carrier), you may want to contact a local attorney to see if there is something that can be done.

Are there any employer indemnification laws in Pennsylvania?

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