Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

My employer withheld $685 from 2 paychecks for a garnishment from the CA tax board DMV collections dept.that was;

1). only $156.

2) Never sent me my copies of pages 4&5 immediately per step #1 of the order.

3) Didn't stop once the goal amount had been reached.

4) Apologized for the error then won'y reimburse me for the mony.

5) Instructed me to wait 6 weeks then I could contact the DMV to receive my pay from them.

How can I force them to just write me a refund for the $529.95. I've gone through the payroll dept. and all the way through HR to know avail.


Asked on 7/25/09, 8:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Your simple solution is to file a claim with the Labor Commissioner, seeking the money and penalties. I'm not sure they'll take that claim, but you can try.

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Answered on 7/25/09, 6:35 pm


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