Legal Question in Employment Law in Indiana

Labor relations

My daughter worked in a salon in Indiana as a commission hairdresser and recently went to booth rent she signed no contracts and was told no rules and guidelines concerning changing. She gave 2 1/2 weeks notice that she was moving to another salon and now the owner is keeping her last checks and saying she owes 4 weeks booth rent. can she do this?


Asked on 1/10/07, 5:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kenneth Lauter Kenneth E. Lauter, PC

Re: Labor relations

Without a contract, it is hard to see on what basis the salon owner can justify charging 4 weeks booth rent. As for withholding pay, the salon owner has run afoul of the Indiana

Wage Claims Act. If your daughter's withheld pay (before taxes) is less than $800, she must contact the Indiana Dept. of Labor Wage Claims Division. If $800 or more she can pursue the matter through a lawyer. The Act gives her the right to a 200% penalty, and attorney fees, on top of the amount she is already owed.

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Answered on 1/11/07, 8:17 am


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