Can an employer make a server pay for a walk out?
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Can an employer make a server pay for a walk out?
I had a dine and dash tonight and my
manager says its my fault so I have to
pay their bill. Is that legal?
Asked on April 22, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Arizona
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
As a general rule, an employer can hold a worker liable for such a loss, although it can only deduct the money from a paycheck if there is a written agreement to do so. Here is a link to an article that will explain further:
https://employment-law.freeadvice.com/employment-law/employment-law/salary_employr.htm
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
As a general rule, an employer can hold a worker liable for such a loss, although it can only deduct the money from a paycheck if there is a written agreement to do so. Here is a link to an article that will explain further:
https://employment-law.freeadvice.com/employment-law/employment-law/salary_employr.htm
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