My former employer plans to keep my last wages.. Is this legal? Please read!

[Jackson-Kitty]

I was working for a trucking company (LLC).
While employed, Upon backing to the dock at our load pickup destination, the trailer pressed upon the sleeper extender (wind faring) and bent it.
I have since quit.
My employer had the truck taken into the shop and estimated the damage at $1,200.00.
Now, I have not received my final three settlements totaling approx. $1,400.00 .
Can he legally keep my wages, as we did not have an agreement that I was responsible for damages.

--Rosemarie

 

[JETX]

No, the former employer can NOT keep your wages, even if they did have a claim against you.

Texas has what is called "The Pay Day Law" that forces the employer to pay you.

Information can be found at:
http://www.twc.state.tx.us/ui/lablaw/pdlsum.html

A complaint form can be found at:
http://www.twc.state.tx.us/ui/lablaw/LL-1(1199).pdf