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    Nedront Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 30, 2007, 02:31 PM
    Payroll deduction for discipline
    I have a small business which I pay slightly better than minimum wage. All my employees (8) are part time.

    My question: can I legally deduct pay (such as a quarter hour) from an employee if they are not doing their job completely or wearing their full uniform?

    I realize there is a discipline procedure, but the employees know that due to the high costs of training and the limited availability of "good" minimum-wage help, that their chances of being terminated for not wearing a hat (for example) are slim.

    Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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    Nov 30, 2007, 04:21 PM
    No, the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) says that an employee must be paid for all time worked, so you'll have to find some other way to punish the employee.
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    Nov 16, 2009, 07:33 PM

    Well, you can't blame them, would you do everything perfect for very little money?
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