Legal Question in Employment Law in Texas

I was fired on Monday, and when I received my last check today, $2200 was taken out of my check as a "miscellaneous deduction".

I contacted Human Resources, who said that the company truck had a small dent in it, and that amount was to cover the cost to fix the dent.

I've asked for a written estimate from whatever repair shop is allegedly fixing this dent, and have received no response-- Probably because there IS no written estimate.

Don't I have a right to see a written estimate of the alleged damages, for which I was already charged for? Isn't it illegal to just arbitrarily withhold some random amount from my wages? I find it suspicious that it's a round number; most cost estimates include a dollar and cents amount.

I've also been told that I will not be paid for my two weeks of vacation pay because I was fired. I was under the impression that, if a company offers a vacation benefit, they have to pay you upon termination.


Asked on 9/14/11, 3:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

You should check with the Texas Workforce Commission. The company usually doesn't have the right to withhold your paycheck, unless you've given them permission.

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Answered on 9/14/11, 6:09 pm


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