I work at subway and whenever yor are short money in the cash register they take the money out of your check (Split it between who you work with). We never come up that short though. Every night we leave the register at $100, one night we had $319 even I droped $219 the person I was with made sure it was all in there attached it to the ticket and stuck it in the money bag (since our safe is broken and it would have been pointless to just slide it in there. The safe wont close so it just stays open. We left, and the next day the manager called me and said she was short $100 and that I only droped $119. Could I really be responsible for that since they don't have a working safe and I had a co-worker who saw me place the money in the bag, and she also counted it. Also are they able to take money out of your check at anytime when you are short.
2007-07-18 19:26:02 · 9 answers · asked by fun20me 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
This is illegal. Report them to the wage and hour board listed under the Labor Department. They will get you your money or the store will be closed. They don't mess around with people who cheat low paid employees. You must report it or they don't know it is happening.
2007-07-18 19:30:48 · answer #1 · answered by lcmcpa 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
The answers here for the most part are correct. Additionally, when you and the other person count the money at the end of day, both of you sign a receipt of accountability. If your boss has an accountant, also let them know. I had this same situation back in the late 1970s and come to find out the owner was skimming the top and making insurance claims. Her accountant had me and another employee also take a photo of the money as we were putting it in the safe. Additonally, if the safe is broken your boss doesn't have a leg to stand on.
2007-07-19 08:17:32 · answer #2 · answered by Faye Prudence 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You will have to check the laws in your specific state. I know they can't take anything out of your check in KY without your authorization except for taxes. Also, if you both signed off on the ticket then they have to accept that assuming that is the procedure. I would refuse to sign off on a ticket then leave money in an unlocked safe just because of the situation you find yourself in. They can't prove you took it nor can you disprove their suspicion. When handling money, don't trust anyone because you will be left holding the bag.
2007-07-19 06:59:31 · answer #3 · answered by kyghostchaser2006 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that is not right. You should make them fix the safe and have someone there at the end of the day to count the money in your presence. Otherwise they can say whatever they want. If you have a witness go and sue them.
2007-07-19 02:32:24 · answer #4 · answered by jkirkit 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
before you go running of to file a claim with anyone I would strongly suggest you review all documents you signed when hired.
DOL Policy is that although it is not allowed for the employer to 'FORCE' an employee to cover shortages, there is an exception and that is if the employee agreed to such under contract.
This is one exception to the policy by DOL that company guidelines or procedures do not constitute a contract. If the policy is outlined in any document you signed or signed that you read, then it is NOT illegal.
2007-07-19 06:37:57 · answer #5 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That will be a hard one for the company to prove, since you have someone to back up your side of the issue. So you can fight that paycheck deduction. If you signed the from saying they could deduct losses from your checks then yes they can.
2007-07-19 02:32:49 · answer #6 · answered by uhwarriorfan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeah, you may wanna get some legal advice. i know that mcdonalds pulls crap like that also, in an attempt to get people to quit.
2007-07-19 02:35:34 · answer #7 · answered by Richb435 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
call an attorney. This does not sound right.
2007-07-19 02:31:39 · answer #8 · answered by teaparty 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No.
2007-07-19 02:29:43 · answer #9 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋