Does an employee have to pay for a drive off?
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Does an employee have to pay for a drive off?
I work at a convince store and owner says they will with hold from my check for drive off on fuel.
Asked on September 25, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
An employer cannot withhold earned wages. So in this case,, unless you agree in writing, your employer cannot deduct money from your paycheck for a drive-off. That being said, it can charge you for the drive-off which you will either agree to pay (or your employer could even take you to court for). Further, unless you have an employment contract or union agreement, you are an "at will" worker which means that you can be fired for any reason or no reason at all. So you may just want to agree to the deduction.
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