At a meeting we were told the company is going to cut costs on everything because times are tough, e

Kristin Turton

At a meeting we were told the company is going to cut costs on everything because times are tough, especially on office supplies. They said if we use too many supplies, we could be fined. Is that even legal? And shouldn’t the company provide everything needed to do the job?

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Many states strictly make this illegal, and any deductions often require written consent and cannot violate minimum wage laws.Key... ConsiderationsFederal Law (FLSA): Deductions for items like uniforms or damaged property are allowed only if they do not reduce the employee’s pay below the minimum wage or cut into overtime pay.State Law Variations: Several states have stricter laws than federal regulations. For example, some states (e.g., California, New York, New Jersey, Wisconsin) prohibit or strictly limit deductions for errors, often requiring a written agreement, and some cases (like California) generally consider it an unfair business cost. more

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