Can employers take money out of your paycheck with out written consent in Cal.
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Can employers take money out of your paycheck with out written consent in Cal.
My boss started docking money
out of my check a while ago. I
just found out on the labor
board website that it’s
illegal to do so with out
consent. What can I do? I’ve
confronted him and his boss
and nothing is being done. Do
I have any recourse?
Asked on January 17, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
As you stated in CA, it is illegal to make paycheck deductions without an employee's consent, for other than taxes, child/spousal support, etc. If your employer is making illegal deductions, then you can file a wage complaint with the Dept. of Industrial Relations and/or sue your employer in small claims court for all amounts due you (just be ready to submit proof of your claim). What you could also do is to consult with an employment law attorney, many times getting a letter on a lawyer's letterhead can work wonders.
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