Can an employer alter my written time sheet for hours that I worked?
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Can an employer alter my written time sheet for hours that I worked?
I recently got 2 hours of overtime pay taken away from me. My employer never
said anything until I received my check with a note saying that 2 hours were
taken away and if I had a problem to call the owner because it was his orders. My
GPS on my truck confirms that I did work all the hours I reported.
Asked on September 20, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
No, legally the employer may not. The law (e.g. the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA) requires that all time worked be tracked accurately and that employees be paid for all time worked. Employers may not change or reduce hours recorded or paid. You could contact the state or federal department of labor to file a complaint, if you deem it worthwhile.
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