Written By Larry Beebe
Bond Beebe
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Unsafe Conditions

In very rare instances, the payroll auditor may be faced with one of the following:

1. Unsafe physical environment in the area inside the employer’s premises.
2. Unsafe physical environment in the area surrounding the employer’s premises.
3. Sexual suggestions or threats.
4. Threats of physical violence.
5. Display of weapon by the employer.

In any instance where the auditor feels threatened, he/she should immediately remove himself/herself from the employer’s premises.  The conditions encountered by the auditor should be provided to the plans attorney.  Often, the payroll audit can be rescheduled to a safe location such as the employer’s attorney or accountant’s office.

The auditor can help insure his/her safety if the home office always knows where you are and by insuring that adequate transportation is available to leave if necessary.

I once did a payroll audit in a very unsafe area of the Bronx.  A cab took me there.  When I got done with the audit, I did not have the phone number of a car service to pick me up, and no cab would come to that location.  The employer refused assistance.  I might still be there if one of the employees working there hearing of my dilemma said he would take me to LaGuardia on his way home.  Ultimately, it was my own fault.  I did not take preventative action to insure my own safety.

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