Can an employer take money out your check for a misunderstanding?
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Can an employer take money out your check for a misunderstanding?
I am a hotel front desk worker and my employer took money out of my check for checking someone in early after he said not to. However, he got the room rent but charged me $30 for checking them in early.
Asked on June 2, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Arkansas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Unless you agreed in writing to such a deduction, your employer does not have the legal right to deduct money from your paycheck. The fact is that an employee is entitled to be fully compensated for all time worked. That is not to say that you cannot be held liable finacially for your mistake, it's just that your employer will have to sue you for it if you do not agree to pay them.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Unless you agreed in writing to such a deduction, your employer does not have the legal right to deduct money from your paycheck. The fact is that an employee is entitled to be fully compensated for all time worked. That is not to say that you cannot be held liable finacially for your mistake, it's just that your employer will have to sue you for it if you do not agree to pay them.
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