Can my boss force me to buy him liquor because I did something that cost the company money?

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Can my boss force me to buy him liquor because I did something that cost the company money?

When somebody at this company does anything that cost the company money, our boss, who is also part owner, charges us with a “tax”. He usually forces us to buy him some kind of liquor.

Asked on June 21, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Indiana

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

No, he may not. What he can do is:

1) fire an employee whom he believes costs him money, even without proof, so long as that employee has no employment contract protecting his/her employment--or take any disciplinary action short of termination, such as suspension, demotion, reducing hours, etc.

2) sue the employee if the amount of money is large enough, and try to recover it in court.

However, he may not force employees to purchase liquor against their will; they have to agree to buy it.


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