Can an company withhold wages to pay for equipment thatit claims has been broken?
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Can an company withhold wages to pay for equipment thatit claims has been broken?
It has have no proof that it was due to willful mishandling.
Asked on August 2, 2011 Illinois
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Wilful or not, an employer can charge an employee for the cost of damaged equipmemt. In an at will employment scenario, an employer can impose the conditions of work as it sees fit; this includes passing the costs of damage on through to the reponsible employee. For their part, an employee can choose to continue to work for the employer or not.
Unless there exits an employment contract or union agreement to the contrary or if this action violates company policy or is the result of some form of actionable discrimination. Otherwise, you must pay of you want o stay.
Note: While you cas be charged for this, absent consent, your employer may not automatically make deductiond for thi from your paycheck.
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