Can my employer make me pay for shortages?

Can my employer make me pay for shortages?

A. No, your employer cannot legally make such a deduction from your wages if, by reason of mistake or accident a cash shortage, breakage, or loss of company property/equipment occurs. Under this regulation, a simple accusation does not give the employer the right to make the deduction.

What happens if a cashier is short?

Whenever a discrepancy such as overages or shortages occur, the money is usually counted again to ensure that the amount is correct. Shortages usually result from bills sticking together or from the cashier giving back too much change, or maybe even “pocketing” some money from the register.

Can an employer make you pay back money?

Yup. Both state and federal labor and employment laws give employers the right to garnish an employee’s wages — subtract chunks from a worker’s paycheck — in cases of overpayment. First, an employer can only recoup money if the worker signs a written agreement outlining the exact terms of repayment.

Can an employer cut your pay retroactively?

Pay cuts cannot be retroactive. Workers who have collective bargaining agreements or individual employment contracts are shielded from pay cuts while those agreements are in effect. If you work under a contract or collective bargaining agreement, your employer is not allowed to reduce your pay or hours arbitrarily.

Can I refuse a pay cut?

If an employer cuts an employee’s pay without telling him, it is considered a breach of contract. Pay cuts are legal as long as they are not done discriminatorily (i.e., based on the employee’s race, gender, religion, and/or age). To be legal, a person’s earnings after the pay cut must also be at least minimum wage.

When I quit my job what happens to my insurance?

After you quit or lose a job, you can temporarily continue your employer-sponsored health insurance coverage through a federal law known as COBRA. But here’s the catch: You have to pick up the entire tab, plus up to 2% for administrative costs.

Is it illegal for employers to not pay on time?

Employers have a legal obligation to pay the wages that their employees earn. They also have an obligation to pay those wages on time. California law protects employees who experience late or unpaid wages.

What can I do if my employer forgets to pay me?

Per several California Labor Code sections and the state’s labor laws, an employer is subject to penalties if the employer fails to pay an employee on time. For example, as to regular pay, employees are charged with a $100 penalty if they fail to pay an employee on his/her regular payday.

Can you sue your employer for not paying you?

Can I sue my employer for unpaid wages in California? When an employer fails to follow California wage and hour laws, you may be able to recover the unpaid wages through filing a wage claim with the labor commissioner or filing a lawsuit against your employer. Failure to pay overtime compensation (overtime violations)

Can I sue my job for emotional distress?

If you suffered emotional distress as a result of job stress or because your employer or coworkers acted negligently or intentionally, you may be able to sue them to seek compensation for your damages. In that case, both the employee and employer may be held liable for your emotional distress — and damages.

Is it legal to pay employees different wages for the same job?

As of 2017, California amended the Equal Pay Act to make race and ethnicity protected classes. Employers cannot pay an employee less than another employee of a different race or ethnicity if they are engaged in substantially similar work.

Can you be fired for discussing salary?

Can I Be Fired for Discussing My Wages? No. It is illegal for employers to fire workers for talking about one’s salary or wages at work. Your employer cannot retaliate against you, threaten to discharge, demote, suspend, or discriminate against you for exercising your right to equal wages.

What do you do when a coworker makes more than you?

What to do when you find out your co-worker makes more money than you do

1. Don’t act out of immediate anger. I know what you’re thinking: Duh.
2. Don’t mention specific names or salaries.
3. Don’t come unprepared with market data.
4. Don’t take ‘no’ for an answer.
5. Don’t stay at the company out of fear.

Is it illegal to tell coworkers your salary?

Your right to discuss your salary information with your coworkers is protected by the federal government. According to The New York Times, the National Labor Relations Act states that employers can’t ban the discussion of salary and working conditions among employees. Only your coworkers can tell you their salaries.

Why salary is confidential?

But why make salaries confidential? That’s because people would never be satisfied with what they’re receiving no matter how the organization tries to maintain an objective salary scale galvanized by an annual industry survey.

Can HR share salary information?

Yes and no, as was mentioned above, most HR departments are very careful about what they disclose to your potential employer. However, your HR department should not be sharing your salary information with other people within your organization while you are employed there.