Legal Question in Employment Law in California

can an employer withhold payment if the employee damaged some property?


Asked on 12/31/10, 3:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Kirschbaum Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum

Generally, no. The employer would have to prove the employee damaged the property intentionally or was grossly negligent. If it was merely an accident, they cannot legally withhold payment.

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Answered on 1/05/11, 3:28 pm


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