If I’m a cashier, is it legal if my manager makes me pay if I’m short on register?
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If I’m a cashier, is it legal if my manager makes me pay if I’m short on register?
Asked on May 11, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
Under TX law, ordinary cash register shortages due to negligence may not be deducted from worker's wages to the extent that the deductions would take employees below minimum wage. However, an employer may deduct the amount of cash shortages that are proved to be the result of theft even if such a deduction might take the employee below the minimum wage.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
Under TX law, ordinary cash register shortages due to negligence may not be deducted from worker's wages to the extent that the deductions would take employees below minimum wage. However, an employer may deduct the amount of cash shortages that are proved to be the result of theft even if such a deduction might take the employee below the minimum wage.
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