Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Re: Is it illegal to with hold an employees paychecks if the were arrested for g

It is my understanding that you cannot withhold an employee's paycheck. If you do not pay the employee at the time prescribed by statute, you are liable to a penalty of one days wages for each day the pay check is late in being delivered to the employee.

Re: Is it illegal to with hold an employees paychecks if the were arrested for g

To the best of my knowledge, you can withhold their paycheck for a period of time while investigation is pending but ultimately, it must be distributed.