Is it illegal to dock someone’s pay if they accidentally received a counterfeit bill?

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Is it illegal to dock someone’s pay if they accidentally received a counterfeit bill?

Asked on February 12, 2013 under Employment Labor Law, New York

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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

In New York, it is illegal to dock pay for a cash issue like this (a mistake regarding counterfeit money).  This is the cost of doing business and like accidental breakage, you are not docked and cannot be docked for work done and mistakes like this made. You need to contact the Department of Labor and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission should there become an issue with your paycheck.  Employers can get into deep trouble for such labor violations.


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