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JS28
JS28 asked in Business & FinanceCareers & EmploymentLaw & Legal · 8 years ago

Can an employer dock someone's pay for an honest mistake?

Such as forgetting to turn off a computer at night, accidentally leaving an air conditioner on overnight, spilling something and ruining a carpet, etc.

Just examples out of curiosity.

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  • A Hunch
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    It depends on what state you are in. There is no federal law that prohibits this. Many states have a state law that either say you can't deduct the money for any reason in this circumstance. Other states have laws that allow the deduction, if the employee signs something agreeing to it.

  • Vicki
    8 years ago

    NOPE. warnings are given unless its a day to day occurrence

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    Not legally.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    not in usa

    Source(s): employer
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  • Judy
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    No, but they can discipline, suspend or fire you

  • Francesca
    Lv 5
    8 years ago

    No

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