Can my boss deduct money from my pay check for lost paperwork/and or equipment?
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Can my boss deduct money from my pay check for lost paperwork/and or equipment?
I am a full-time, hourly employee.
Asked on December 31, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Georgia
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You can be held financially responsible for such items unless company policy or a union/employment agreement prohibits this (or if some form of discrimination was a factor). Basically, an employer can set the terms and conditions of employmnt much as it sees fit. That having been said, while you can be liable for these lost items, absent your express written consent, the law in most states is that an employer cannot make an automatice deduction from an employee's paycheck. To do so, would be illegal. If your employer wants reimbursement and you don't voluntarily pay, then it must take you to court and sue.
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