can an employer deduct a loss from an employees salary in texas?

Answer 1

It depends on what has been signed by the employee during the course of employee; if an employee signed that they received 5 uniforms and turn in 3, they are liable legally liable for the other 2 uniforms.

Best recourse is asking for a copy of what you have signed pertaining to the alleged missing items within your terms of employment.

Answer 2

If the loss was for equipment (such as a phone or computer) that the employee agreed to reimburse the employer for under certain conditions, yes. If the loss is from a cash register, for example, and it came up short - employers routinely and legally deduct these amounts from employees' paychecks. If the loss was something other than material damaged by the employee, I would think the better person to ask is your company lawyer. Good luck -

Answer 3

I had this happen once when the bosses son was said to have sold a piece of equipment. I was forced to pay part of this cost so I went back to the secretary to get a receipt showing exactly what it was for so I could file with my taxes. I was given my money the next day. These IDIOTS think they can get away with this and they will file it under a business loss on their taxes. Take that option away from them!!!!!