Can they deduct from my pay without notice or a explanation?
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Can they deduct from my pay without notice or a explanation?
I work for a roofing company. My employer called today, payday, to inform me that they will start to deduct $120 weekly from my payment which is in cash. The excuse was for insurence tho they didn’t tell me what insurance. I get paid $170 a day. Can they deduct whatever they want?
Asked on August 26, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
No, they can't. An employer may *only* deduct pay 1) if you consent--such as if you agree to let them deduct for health insurance; or 2) as required by law, such as a court-ordered wage garnishment. They can't deduct if not ordered by a court or government agency (e.g. IRS) and if you don't agree or consent. (Obviously, if you don't let them deduct for, say, health insurance, you won't get that insurance--but that's your choice.) If they deduct without your consent, you could file a complaint with the state labor department and/or look to file a suit (e.g. in small claims court) for any money they improperly took from you.
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