ILLEGAL DEDUCTIONS FROM WORKERS’ PAYCHECKS: KOSHER MEATPACKING PLANT FINED FOR VIOLATING LABOR LAWS
As an employee in California, your rights are guaranteed by federal and CA state law. These laws make sure that you receive the pay and benefits you are entitled to, among other rights. When a meatpacking plant violated wage and labor laws by allegedly illegally deducting money from its employees for protective clothing for over two years, they were fined $10 million. Talk to an experienced employment attorney if you believe your employer is improperly deducting money from your paycheck.
In California, an employer is required to deduct the following from your paycheck:
1. Federal Withholding, including Income Taxes and Social Security
2. State Income Taxes
3. City Income Taxes, if you live and/or work in a city which has city income taxes
4. Child support, when ordered by the court to do so.
Your employer might be allowed to deduct additional costs from your paycheck for other reasons. The law offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP can help you in determining whether or not your employer is properly deducting money from your paycheck. Our employment lawyers might be able to assist you in protecting your rights. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com.
