Add Comment Question: I was using a work vehicle one night and the tailgate got damaged. 4 months later they decided to fire me when I returned from vacation which that day they decided to withhold my severance pay to cover the cost which is suppose to go through their work insurance for the vehicle, am I correct? Answer: Thank you for contacting our firm. Employers are not permitted to deduct wages from an employee for faulty work, which includes damage caused to company property. Your employer may therefore be invalidly withholding your proper severance. If you would like to arrange a consultation to discuss your options, you can contact us at the number below. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.