10 Days ago, an error was made by the cashier in which he charged a party for two glasses of wine instead of two bottles. There is a $50 doller difference between the two. My boss is witholding my paycheck until I give him the money even though I feel it is the cashiers fault, not my own. Can he legally do this? I don't have the extra money! If it is or is not legal, could someone answer including where they found the info? Its killing me to let such a terrible man hold my paycheck hostage!
2007-08-03 18:43:31 · 11 answers · asked by WorkingGirl24/7 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Call the Better Business Bureau in your area. They will LOVE to hear from you and they will get your old boss' attention.
2007-08-03 18:47:35 · answer #1 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Okay, well... Is the wine documented? I mean the cashier ringing it up, the mistake, etc.? Your employer has no right to withhold pay at all, he has to either deduct the cost and give you the check or just give you the check. I think he legally has 30 days to pay you either way. You can take him to small claims, and if he can't prove you owe for the wine (the judge will most likely call it in your favor anyway, employees make mistakes) then the check is yours, no problem there.
In the mean time, DON'T SIGN ANYTHING HE GIVES YOU if the 50 dollars is subtracted. By signing, you would be acknowledging you owing him.
2007-08-03 18:51:08 · answer #2 · answered by patrickandamie 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the documents you signed upon hire. If you did not sign anything that states that the company can do this, then no ... they can not withold payment of wages for losses.
There seems to be more to this story then we are hearing though. Two sides to every story.
2007-08-03 18:46:54 · answer #3 · answered by ValleyR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to check the terms of your employment and how deductions from your check can be treated. In any case, your final earnings will be included in taxable earnings and you will owe taxes on them. This will be reflected in your W-2 that you receive next January (2010). Seek answers from a labor attorney or the personnel manager as to your rights and obligations.
2016-04-01 17:30:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you filled out the ticket, did you write it as glasses or bottles? If you wrote as bottles, then certainly it would be the cashier's fault. If it is not your fault, then report him to the Labor Board. They will get your money and your job back, fast.
2007-08-03 18:54:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Witholding a paycheck is illegal, if he feels you owe him money, he can take it to court. Talk to your local labor board.
2007-08-03 21:31:52 · answer #6 · answered by sbyldy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can't ask you to give up your own money, even if he thinks you flat out stole it. and, withholding a paycheck i think is illegal. i would check with department of labor, or the better business bureau. he can't as
2007-08-03 19:12:19 · answer #7 · answered by knhglassey@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better Business is the wrong agency - you can contact your local EEOC office. They cannot keep your money. check out http://wsd.dli.mt.gov/service/documents/laws_faq.pdf
2007-08-03 18:55:48 · answer #8 · answered by Edopa Xin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what a jerk. he knows it will cost you more than the $50 to get him in trouble. i suggest writing a check. then call your state's wage & hour division and file a complaint.
2007-08-03 18:49:29 · answer #9 · answered by billnzan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell me where he is and i'll break his legs. I hate bosses like that, greedy sacks of crap.
2007-08-03 21:37:48 · answer #10 · answered by Just keep breathin' 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋