What costs is an employee responsible for and can a paycheck be held because of them?
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What costs is an employee responsible for and can a paycheck be held because of them?
I’m a waitress. We fill out our own bills for are customers.If we make a mistake on are bill, we have to pay that back. My boss tells me that I have mistakes from 6 months back. Can they collect from that long go and hold your paycheck?
Asked on December 28, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
1) Yes, they can collect from 6 months ago; the statute of limitations, or time to sue to recover money, has not yet run out.
2) They cannot withhold from your paycheck unless you agree to let them do so. Of course, if you do not, they could elect to fire you because you have cost them money and have not ageed to pay it back. They would also have the right to sue you, such as in small claims court, for the money.
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