Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

Withholding of employee paychecks

My employer has taken the stance that it will withhold a general manager's paycheck if they make errors in reporting their store's payroll that results in additional work for HR when issuing paychecks. Can this practice potentially create a legal problem for the company?


Asked on 12/26/08, 11:03 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Philip Duvalsaint Philip A. Duvalsaint, PLLC

Re: Withholding of employee paychecks

Short answer is yes. The company should immediately consult with an attorney to determine the legality of their actions and to set up a procedure that will not exposed them to liability.

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Answered on 12/26/08, 2:38 pm


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