Payroll Deductions-Is this Legal?!?
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Payroll Deductions-Is this Legal?!?
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My employer is making me pay for office supplies that I inadvertently ordered from the wrong company. I am now paying $185 for a printer cartridge for the company that they fully intend to use. I live in Virginia. Is this legal? They made it seem as if I either pay for it, or I can be terminated. As we all know, the economy is not one where we can be left without work, goodness knows when we'll be able to find more! Please help! I'm at the bottom of the totem pole here, and quite frankly can't afford a nearly $200 printer cartridge that I will NEVER use!
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Jerry425
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If ordered from the wrong company, it should be returned. That simple.
On my first job out of college, I got scammed by a 3rd party calling around, acting like our original supply company. My manager just made me return them.
Also, consult with an attorney regarding the deductions you never agreed to. Sound ridiculous. |
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Shane
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It is 100% illegal and falls under wage and hour laws of the department of labor. Even if they had not used the cartridge they could have either returned it to the company or they would have deducted the expense (which they are) for the upcoming tax year. I would certainly bring this up to my supervisor in the exact manner as I just wrote. In the event you are terminated you will have grounds to pursue legal action. |
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Lauren F
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If they fully intend to use it then it seems unfair. I would research what the cartridge would cost if ordered from the authorized company and if you pay anything at all for your mistake, it should just be the difference. Large printer cartridges cost about $150 even with a competitive bid, so your mistake didn't cost $185 if they will use it.
In the meantime, I would start looking for another job. This place doesn't deserve your loyalty. |
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Cubs Girl
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The cartridge can be return and under state regulations they cannot deduct such monies from your check.
That is unlawful and subject to penalties. Please see DOL for more information.
You must inform HR of this immediately. |
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Gemini
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Wow..that's pretty harsh of your employer to make you pay it. Well, maybe you can return it? Or sell it to someone that needs it...try putting it on ebay or craigslist. You may have to lower the price to $150 but it's better then nothing. And yes, your employer CAN do this. Sorry hun. |
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