Wage Deductions
It is not legal for employers to deduct any amount from an employee's wages
so that they can pay another employee's salaries, bonuses or wages.
Wage deductions are also illegal when taken from commissions or
other wages in order to pay for uniforms, employee conduct penalties, cash
shortages, etc. California law states that your earned wages can be withheld
only under limited circumstances. These circumstances include: If you have been cheated from a wage or commission unlawfully, contact
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Definition:
Consequences of Wage Deductions:
Unlawful wage deductions can take place in several ways. An employee might
perform a task for a third party who then fails to pay the employer for task
simply because they didn't like it. Consequently, the employer deducts that
amount from the employee's wages or commission. Another instance of wage deductions
can occur when an employer deducts wages from an employer
when they are is dissatisfied with their work. The following cannot be deducted
from your wages:
What a Lawyer can do for you:
Contacting an employment lawyer can help you recover the unlawful wage deductions
from your paycheck. Employment lawyers make sure the employee
is getting the compensation he/she deserves after being cheated, wronged or
defrauded by employers.
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