If I work for a hotel and my cash drawer came up $75 short, what is the law regarding my being made to pay the money back?
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If I work for a hotel and my cash drawer came up $75 short, what is the law regarding my being made to pay the money back?
I checked-in a guest but forgot to take the cash,yet posted it to the account as if I did. We’ve reviewed the tapes and confirmed that was indeed the case, and I didn’t pocket the money.
Asked on June 24, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Virginia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
1) You cost your employer money due to your negligence or carelessness: failing to take the cash. You therefore are liable or responsible for it.
2) The employer may not take the money from your paycheck without your consent or agreement, but:
a) Could fire you for costing them money and refusing to repay it;
b) Has the right to sue you for the money, such as in small claims court, but is not likely to do so given how relatively little is at stake.
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