Said It Here

Can I get sued for making a mistake at work?

Prospective and early-career professionals face constant anxiety that a single oversight could lead to personal lawsuits. This fear paralyzes everyday decision-making, leaving workers second-guessing simple tasks or waiting for managers just to cover themselves.

What people tried

Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.

  1. 1
    relying on employment structures where the organization holds insurance and liability
  2. 2
    getting Errors and Omissions insurance for self-employed work
  3. 3
    following professional standards and guidelines
  4. 4
    take photos, text them to the manager, and leave

In their words

Unedited, grouped by where they were said, most upvoted first within each place, each linked to the thread it came from.

r/MechanicAdvice1 person · September 2026

“Do I move it, or wait for a witness/manager to be present to cover my ass?”source ↗

AdrianPhoenixFA · r/MechanicAdvice · 58 upvotes
r/Accounting1 person · September 2026

“I’m interested in pursuing accounting, but my friend is urging me not to, saying that I could get sued if I were to make any mistake.”source ↗

“Is that really common in accounting? Is it a high risk, or is it fairly unlikely?”source ↗

Sad_Bat_8983 · r/Accounting · 11 upvotes

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