Fines

[KStutts]

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

About 6 months ago, my boss implemented new fines for various offenses. We are fined $2 per minute that we are late, $25 for not calling in sick 30 minutes before work starts, $50 for a no show-no call and some of my coworkers are fined $30 or $50 if they do not follow paperwork procedures.

He says he checked with the department of labor and was told this is legal. I haven't been fined as of yet but am curious if this is legal?

Thank you.

[cbg]

How are the fines assessed? Are they done by payroll deduction, do you write a check, or do you make a contribution to a general office fund of some kind?

[JETX]

Originally Posted by KStutts

He says he checked with the department of labor and was told this is legal. I haven't been fined as of yet but am curious if this is legal?

As long as the 'fines' (penalty's) were noticed PRIOR to them being incurred AND that the final wages meet or exceed minimum wage laws AND that the employer does not benefit from the 'fines' AND he provides the "employee with an itemized statement showing his gross pay and the deductions made from his wages for each pay period", I think it would be allowed.

However, I would suggest you contact your state labor board and ask them:
[url=http://www.llronline.com/Labor/wages/]South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation[/url]

[pattytx]

I'm not so sure this is legal, despite all the caveats mentioned by Jetx. But until we get the answers to cbg's questions, I can't go further.