Legal Question in Employment Law in North Dakota

Paycheck withholding

I just quit from a collection company I worked at for a few weeks. It turns out I had some old debt with them I was unaware of. I cannot reach my boss and when I did speak with him at first, he sounded like he would hold my paycheck till I pay the debt. Is this legal?


Asked on 8/02/04, 4:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James R. Becker, Jr. Becker Law Firm

Re: Paycheck withholding

Probably not. If the debt collector has a judgment, then it can lawfully garnish wages. If not, under federal law, you must get paid for your time of work.

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Answered on 8/03/04, 11:24 am


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