can taco bell force a cashier to pay back lost money if they didn't do anything wrong?

Question

I work for a taco bell as a drive-thru cashier, and being so I'm pressured by a timer system. I have never stolen or taken any money from taco bell in all the 3 years I've worked with them. But, the other day when I was counting down my register for my cash drop (the amount I made for the day) I noticed that I had placed a $10 bill in the wrong spot. This in turn caused me to give back to much change to a costumer during my shift. Thus in turn causing my draw to come up short. I've heard that unless an employee is convicted of wrong doing a company can't force an employee, on grounds of termination to pay back errors over money. Also can a new manager use a memorandum that is 2 years old, and under a different management agianst me, as grounds to terminate me if I didn't pay the money?

Answer 1

To pay it back forcibly is against the law. However, you can be terminated for mishandling company funds do to your mistakes if that is what they wish to do. The memo only states and clarifies policy regardless of who authored it or when it was written.

It is a better situation than to be accused of stealing the money when you look at it. I would start looking for a new employer soon because after 3 years you should be in management by now. I would try to work for Jack in the Box.

Answer 2

I really don't think so - but check the employee manual, since I can't know for sure.

If they think you were stealing then, yeah, they could fire you.

But some register losses are part of the nature of the business, and you shouldn't have to pay it back. But like I said, check the Taco Bell rules. It doesn't sound right - or fair - to me, though.

From my days working as a cashier, I don't ever remember the threat of having to pay back any of the typical discrepancies at the end of the day, especially not under 20 bucks. In fact, a perfect zero reconciliation was a rare thing!

Answer 3

Yes, they can deduct the money from your paycheck if your drawer comes up short. I worked at Cracker Barrel (Restauraunt and store) for about a year and that was their policy....if your drawer came up $2 short or $2 more, you had it deducted from your check. They gave you a $2 grace amount....anything under and you were fine. Having that policy prevents theft obviously, but it also makes the cashier be more attentive to what they are doing....and it worked, too! I'm sure you didn't give back too much change on purpose, but they do have the right to take it out of your pay.

Answer 4

**** taco bell. Go to community college, get a job on campus, and study something you enjoy! Then write for all the scholarships, fellowships, and grants you can and go to school for free! I was a fast food slave once, now I am a chemist. But the change isnt easy, and it rests in your hands!

Answer 5

thebad thing of living in the states is the boss can fire you anytime with no excuse. Usually they don't do forcing you to return the money, unless you did the same mistakes a lot of time.
if this is the first one, don't worry, they usually understanding.
the worst case is they fire you. keep pray

Answer 6

tell em you will see them in small claims court and look for another job !!