is it right to deduct minutes from my paycheck if i use the bathroom at work?

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is it right to deduct minutes from my paycheck if i use the bathroom at work?

i was written up today at work for using the bathroom. i have a few stomach/bowel issues and was in the bathroom for a few minutes and i was told they are going to deduct minutes from my paycheck for using the bathroom.

Asked on February 20, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Michigan

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

Actually, this is legal. That is unless you have requested an accomodation under the ADA (American with Disabilities  act), your treatment constitutes some form of actionable discrimination, or violates the terms of an union agreement/employment contract. Otherwise, the fact is that in MI employees under 18 years of age may not work more than 5 continuous hours without a 30 minute uninterrupted rest period, however, there are no requirements for breaks, meal or rest periods for employees 18 years or older.


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