Legal Question in Employment Law in New Jersey

Can an employer withhold an employee`s check? for what reasons?

my employer threaten to withhold our paychecks if our welcome packet full of papers to sign was not done by pay day. the packet has detailed papers including transcripts, medical records that need to be retained. can she legally hold my paycheck if i dont hand these papers in?


Asked on 4/13/06, 12:57 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Fronczkiewicz, Jr. Miksch and Fronczkiewicz

Re: Can an employer withhold an employee`s check? for what reasons?

An employer can "threaten" to withold your paycheck for this reason or for any reason.

However, your employer can not lawfully withold your paycheck for this reason or for any other reason.

If your employer witholds your paycheck they then become subject to fines and penalties from the NJDOL for late payment in violation of the NJ Wage Payment Law.

Regards.

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Answered on 4/13/06, 9:37 am


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