Can my employer take money out of my paycheck for clocking in too early?
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Can my employer take money out of my paycheck for clocking in too early?
I clocked in 2 hours early and now the
owner is taking it out of my check.
Asked on October 30, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, South Carolina
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Your employer, not you, determines your hours. An employee may not work, or be paid for, hours the employer does not want them to work. If your employer wants you to start at 7, you do not have the right to clock in early against your employer's wishes, and your employer does not need to pay you for unauthorized time.
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