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I recently resigned from my current employee after 2
1/2yrs. My last check they took out 152.46 without
any notice claiming the money was taken from a job
on my route.
Can they do this without a showing proof b alerting
me in any way shape or form c court approval?
I live in Bronx, NY.
Thanks in advance
Asked on July 16, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, New York
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Under NY law, an employer can only make deductions from employee wages: which are made in accordance with a rule or regulation issued by a governmental agency (i.e. for taxes, child support, etc.); or which are expressly authorized in writing by the employee. If an anauthorized paycheck deduction has been made, you can bring suit in small claims court and/or file a wage claim with your state's department of labor.
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