Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Payback of cash shortages

Can an employee in a cash handling position be required to reimburse an employer for cash shortages?

I was always under the impression that the employer must be able to prove dishonesty or gross negligence.


Asked on 4/08/00, 6:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Pavone Pavone & Cohen

Re: Payback of cash shortages

No. The employer may not charge employees for cash shortages.

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Answered on 4/20/00, 7:17 pm


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