$0.00 pay check

[Mizmoxie]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas

A benefit of my former job was vacation pay. It was in writing. I was terminated . I had a loan which I had agreed to pay $100.00 per pay check and the owner changed to $125.00, after I had signed the agreement for $100.00. The entire vacation pay $2400.00 was deducted and I was given a $0.00 check. $125.00 was also deducted from my hourly pay check. They also denied my unemployment even though they had no grounds for firing me except retaliation on their part. I have filed an appeal, but with a mortgage and three kids to feed I was counting on that vacation pay to tide me over until I find a new job. Others who have been terminated and had loans with the owner of the company have received their full vacation pay. I have also filed with the EEOC for a hostile work environment, discrimination and retaliation, but that doesn't pay the bills. Help! Please.

[JETX]

Fascinating story. Thank you for sharing it.
Did you actually have a legal QUESTION??

[Mizmoxie]

Can the employer legally with hold pay owed when there is a contract in place on a loan and no other paperwork has been signed giving up said pay?

[JETX]

Originally Posted by Mizmoxie

Can the employer legally with hold pay owed when there is a contract in place on a loan and no other paperwork has been signed giving up said pay?

So, how does that work with your earlier statement of "I had a loan which I had agreed to pay $100.00 per pay check and the owner changed to $125.00, after I had signed the agreement for $100.00."??

Which version do you want us to believe??

Simply, if you signed an agreement allowing them to deduct from your pay, then yes, they can deduct from your pay.
If you didn't.... then, no they can't.

[Mizmoxie]

Frankly, I don't think any of you know how to read. I signed an agreement allowing $100 to be deducted from my pay checks. After signing the document the agreement was changed without my permission. My employment was terminated and the company kept $2525.00 out of my final pay. All I am asking is if this is legal. If you don't want to answer the question with anything except smart ass remarks that are condescending to boot then don't waste my time and I won't waste any more you yours.

[JETX]

Originally Posted by Mizmoxie

Frankly, I don't think any of you know how to read. I signed an agreement allowing $100 to be deducted from my pay checks.

How MUCH you authorized is NOT relevant. The FACT is... you DID authorize the deductions IN WRITING. As such, the employer can deduct the amount authorized.
Now, YOUR post isn't clear as to what you are actually whining about... only asks whether THE deduction is allowed.

After signing the document the agreement was changed without my permission.

Then they are in the wrong for the $25.00. However, that doesn't waive YOUR agreed amount being deducted.

My employment was terminated and the company kept $2525.00 out of my final pay. All I am asking is if this is legal.

No, that is NOT what you asked. Your question only asked if the agreed deduction is legal or not. I answered that.
Now, if you want to ask about the AMOUNT.... we would have to review the FULL facts.... not your partial (and biased) information.

[pattytx]

If you did not authorize the full remaining balance of the loan to be deducted from your final pay, you can file a claim with the state Dept of Labor to the extent that the deduction exceeded what you authorized per paycheck.

However, do you want to be sued for the balance instead? You owe the money, now it's paid in full.