Am I required to donate to a charity through payroll deductions?
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Am I required to donate to a charity through payroll deductions?
I work for a major insurance company in the state of
Alabama. We are required to give our ‘fair share’ to United
Way through payroll deductions. Also they amount we are
forced to contribute goes up every year. Is this legal?
Asked on January 19, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Alabama
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Generally, an employer's request for charitable donations is not improper unless it uses intimidation tactics (i.e. threats, coercion or discrimination) to obtain the donation. Asking for charitable donations is not illegal so long as no one is forced to contribute. However, if you were going to try and prove that you were force to donate, you would have to prove that some sort actually took place. However, if you do have proof, it would be considered to be a form of workplace harassment, which again is actionable. At this point, you should contact your state's department of labor and/or consult with an employment law attorney for further advice.
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