What to do if I work for a home health company as a LPN and had 26 hours of my pay withheld because the LPN in the office stated that my charting wasn’t up to her standards?
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What to do if I work for a home health company as a LPN and had 26 hours of my pay withheld because the LPN in the office stated that my charting wasn’t up to her standards?
Can she legally withhold pay for hours worked?
Asked on November 4, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Georgia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
No, she may NOT withhold pay for hours you worked. She certainly could suspend, demote, or fire you, if she thinks you work is subpar--but she must pay you for all work that you did up until she takes some action like that. If the company will not pay you, you could sue them, including potentially in small claims court (where you could act as your own attorney, saving on legal fees) to recover the money.
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