Legal Question in Employment Law in Georgia

I was riding in a company vehicle while another employee was driving it. At a quarter of a tank we began to look for a fuel station, but could not find one. At one-eighth of a tank the truck quit (the fuel gauge showed a eighth of a tank, so the gauge was wrong & the tank was empty, or the tank was full of trash that then entered the fuel pump [equipment issues]). The company truck had to be towed & the fuel pump replaced. When I returned to the work shop, I found that the amount of the towing/repairs (around $900.) had been deducted from my paycheck with out my prior knowledge. Again, I was not driving, I was riding. I do not yet know if the driver had anything deducted from his pay check. Can I stop my employer from taking away my pay for repairs to a vehicle I was just riding in?

Your advice is appreciated.


Asked on 2/05/11, 1:01 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

Of course, it does not seem appropriate. However, no one here knows the employer's side of the story or justification for doing it (if they have one). Presumably, you would have immediately asked your superiors about it, and they would have given you some response, yet that is not included in your post. In short, the whole story is necessary. You can complain to the Dept of Labor, or internally, as long as you understand that there could be consequences with your employment. You may not want to work there anyway.

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Answered on 2/06/11, 9:51 am


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