Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

I work at a convenience store in Florida. My employer forces employees to pay for fuel drive offs and any register shortages that occur, no matter the amount. Is this legal? And can I legally be fired for refusing to pay for these losses?


Asked on 2/08/10, 3:29 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

It is my understanding that it is illegal to force employees to pay for register shortages, walk-outs, drive-offs, etc. (bills customers did not pay). The employer's remedy is not to make you pay for it but to fire you.

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Answered on 2/13/10, 3:53 am


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