Can my employer withold my paychecks after being fired?

[mango99]

What is the name of your state?I live in California and was fired from my job due to breaking rules in the employee handbook. When I was hired, I signed a statement that said if I was fired due to misbehavior or if I left without giving my two weeks notice, I would lose my wages for the hours for which I had not yet been paid. Is this legal?

 

[JETX]

What is the name of your state?I live in California and was fired from my job due to breaking rules in the employee handbook. When I was hired, I signed a statement that said if I was fired due to misbehavior or if I left without giving my two weeks notice, I would lose my wages for the hours for which I had not yet been paid. Is this legal?

No. They are required to pay you for the actual hours worked, at least at minimum wage, by both state and federal law.
For more, go to: http://workitout.ca.gov/default.asp?id=156

 

[cbg]

There are NO circumstances under which your employer can legally not pay you for time you have already worked. They can legally fire you and they are not required to pay you for any notice time you do not work. But they MUST pay you for all the time you actually worked and in your state, if they fire you, they must pay you for that time on your last day of employment.

You can file a complaint for unpaid wages with your state DOL.