Under California law, an employer may lawfully deduct the following from an employee’s wages:
- Deductions that are required of the employer by federal or state law, such as income taxes or garnishments.
- Deductions expressly authorized in writing by the employee to cover insurance premiums, hospital or medical dues or other deductions not amounting to a rebate or deduction from the wage paid to the employee.
- Deductions authorized by a collective bargaining or wage agreement, specifically to cover health and welfare or pension payments.
October 2018
Tags: California, Deductions
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