Is it legal for my employer to withhold my 2 paychecks?
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Is it legal for my employer to withhold my 2 paychecks?
Asked on August 6, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Mississippi
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
No, it is not legal. Employers may not withhold paychecks for any reason--even if the employee owes the employer money--unless the employee agreed to let them be withheld. The employee could contact the state labor department to see if he or she could file a complaint, or could sue (including in small claims court) for the unpaid wages.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
No, it is not legal. Employers may not withhold paychecks for any reason--even if the employee owes the employer money--unless the employee agreed to let them be withheld. The employee could contact the state labor department to see if he or she could file a complaint, or could sue (including in small claims court) for the unpaid wages.
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