Legal Question in Employment Law in Oregon

I just wanted to know if I have to pay back my till.

I work at Wendy's in Ontario, Oregeon, I was working on the till the other day and we had a good day. My till came up short by about 7 dollars. I just wanted to know if it was legal for the restaurant to force people to pay back there tills that were short or not. I thought it was restaurant liability, and that is what everyone is saying.


Asked on 7/04/06, 8:53 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Crispin Crispin Employment Lawyers

Re: I just wanted to know if I have to pay back my till.

A till shortage legally may subject the responsible employee to discipline, but the employer is not entitled to have the employee pay back the shortage. To do so is an illegal deduction from wages, which may subject the employer to liability for damages or a penalty, plus attorneys fees.

The above does not constitute legal opinion and is offered for the purposes of discussion only. The law differs in every jurisdiction, and you should not rely on any opinion except that of an attorney you have retained, who has a professional duty to advise you after being fully informed of all the pertinent facts and who is familiar with the applicable law.

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Answered on 7/04/06, 11:07 am


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