Can I be held liable for a cash shortage?
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Can I be held liable for a cash shortage?
Other people use the register as well.
Asked on January 27, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Iowa
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
In IA, an employer cannot deduct from an employee's paycheck for a cash shortage from a common cash register operated by 2 or more co-workers, including an employer. However, there can be a written agreement with a manager (who must be a full-time employee) that the employee may be held responsible for a cash shortage occurring within 45 days before the most recent regular payday. An employer is allowed to have only 1 such agreement in effect per store.
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