Can I be held responsible for losses at my former job?

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Can I be held responsible for losses at my former job?

I had began a new job at a gas station where I was barely trained. I accidentally undercharged for lottery scratch-offs by not ringing all of them up. They told me they would be taking it out of my check after I quit because they were talking to me in a disrespectful manner. However, then they changed their minds and said take $42 cash remainder of check after I gave the keys and shirt back I refused the money because I wanted it to be documented. I called the state and a lawyer but am still a little confused. The state says the owner cannot take it out of my check unless I sign a form but the employer is refusing to give me money until I pay for the tickets. Am I responsible still even if they do not come out of the check? What is my next step if I’m not responsible and it truly was an accident due to being undertrained and overwhelmed I was alone in the store with no one to ask for help.

Asked on July 18, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Michigan

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

In MI, if paycheck a deduction is taken for the benefit of the employer, it must obtain the employee's written consent before each deduction is made and the deduction must not reduce the employee's gross wages to a rate less than the minimum wage. Employers may take deductions from workers' wages if they are required or permitted by law (e.g. employment taxes; child support payments) or by a collective bargaining agreement (e.g. union dues) without first obtaining written authorization from the employee.


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