Can an employer take money from an employee’s paycheck due to shortages in Tennessee
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Can an employer take money from an employee’s paycheck due to shortages in Tennessee
can an employer make any deductions
from an employee’s paycheck for
shortages?
Asked on September 30, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Tennessee
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Regarding cash draw shortages, the law does not let an employer withhold pay from an employee's paycheck (or tips) without the employee's consent, even if the employer believes the employee cost them money. However, if an employee does not have a written employment contract or union agreemnt they are an "employee at will", so may be terminated at any time, for any reason. Employees at will, unfortunately, have no protections for or rights to their jobs. Therefore, their employer could choose to terminate an employee for such a shortage.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Regarding cash draw shortages, the law does not let an employer withhold pay from an employee's paycheck (or tips) without the employee's consent, even if the employer believes the employee cost them money. However, if an employee does not have a written employment contract or union agreemnt they are an "employee at will", so may be terminated at any time, for any reason. Employees at will, unfortunately, have no protections for or rights to their jobs. Therefore, their employer could choose to terminate an employee for such a shortage.
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