In Michigan, can an employer make employees put in their own money if the cash register is short?
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In Michigan, can an employer make employees put in their own money if the cash register is short?
At an establishment where there are anywhere from 5 to 10 people working the till,
if it comes up short at the end of the day, can the employer make the employees all
pitch in their own money to cover the shortage? In Michigan
Asked on December 6, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Michigan
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
If the employees are told ahead of time that this is a term or condition of their employement: that is, that they are aware that by working there, they agree to make up any cash shortfalls. So long as the employees had notice of the policy, by continuing to work there after notice, they can be held to have agreed to it; and with agreement, it is legal.
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