And never agreed or signed anything stating that he could be held liable for uniforms not returned. The person withholding the paycheck has personal issues against my bro-in-law, and I believe is doing this just "because". What do you think, and what would you do?
2006-08-24 06:52:38 · 6 answers · asked by pharriesand 3 in Local Businesses ➔ United States ➔ Other - US Local Businesses
The company is TireTracks in Fayetteville, AR
2006-08-24 07:07:20 · update #1
The employer is treading on dangerous ground by assuming it is ok to simply hold back your brother in law's pay. State laws unquestionably vary but I would suggest checking out
workingamerica.org, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) or calling a lawyer specializing in employment law for an opinion.
2006-08-24 07:07:02 · answer #1 · answered by ligoneskiing 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I bet you did agree somewhere in all of the paperwork you signed or it is part of the company policy and procedure manual that you probably never read. Even if there is no written policy, the company has every right to protect it's property.
Not to mention, if you never reported the items missing of course you are going to be held liable.
You might have an issue on the amount that was withheld but is it worth the effort to fight?
2006-08-24 14:35:11 · answer #2 · answered by Sam B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not legal unless it was specifically agreed to. However the cost of hiring an attorney and/or spending your whole day in small claims court might not be worht it.
2006-08-24 06:58:15 · answer #3 · answered by rishathra7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I am correct.., I believe it to be against the law in most any State.
Proper procedure dictates that they pay you in full, then , and only if, they have documentation, may they solicit the courts for intervention .
2006-08-24 06:59:20 · answer #4 · answered by bigbill4u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's legal. Technically, they can sue HIM too because they can claim it's stolen property.
2006-08-24 06:57:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it's legal. If you don't like it, you can sue them--and lose.
2006-08-24 06:56:35 · answer #6 · answered by The Bird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋