Can I still be charged for benefit deductions after changing from full time to part time employment?
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Can I still be charged for benefit deductions after changing from full time to part time employment?
I recently was transitioned from full time to part time employment and was told
that as a part time employee that I will no longer be eligible for benefits. I
just received my first part time paycheck and all normal benefit deductions were
still made. Is this legal?
Asked on October 25, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Maryland
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
No, its not: the issue isn't whether you are full- or part-time, it's whether you are getting the benefits or not. It is illegal to charge you for something you are not receiving, so once you stopped getting benefits, the deductions should have stopped.
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