What to do if the towing company that my son works for refuses to submit any damages to their insurance company but instead deducts from the employee’s paychecks?
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What to do if the towing company that my son works for refuses to submit any damages to their insurance company but instead deducts from the employee’s paychecks?
The employees now and again will have damages on either the tow truck or in some cases the vehichle being towed. The owner of the company tells them what the cost of damage is and takes it from the employees paychecks., He does not show them photos or any paperwork ,as in estimates. He just says it and tells them if you don’t like it, quit. Is this legal? My son feels like hes working under constant threat of losing his job if he dares to ask what’s up? The money that this owner is making is ridiculous.
Asked on November 3, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, California
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country, one's employer cannot legally debit charges for repairs allegedly caused by an employee from his or her pay check without the employee's express written consent to do so. What you have written about is illegal. I suggest that you son consult with a labor law attorney and/or a representative with the local department of labor about this illegal labor practice by his employer.
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