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ashley h	they can hold your paycheck for as long as they want. there are rules they have to go by. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Risha Maye	not that i know of... but i guess it could be different in your state Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

JIM	i don't think it is legal. they would only get a small fine for that and you would lose the job if you rat on them to the labor dept. then you would soon be looking for another job, if you care. they are slapping "someone's" wrist to encourage conformity. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

torrie	For a very short period they could linger on gettng the check out to you but why not just fill out the paperwork they need you too? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

johnny_tsunami270	If you're sick your boss shouldn't be able to withhold your paycheck. I'd suggest filling out the paper unless it says something that claims you didn't act properly or some crazy thing. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sburton0115	its not right but i bet there is a rule in your bosses favor thoe hope your better try to find some one were you work to let you know if they heard of any such rules hope helped Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

stormydays	In the UK it is very illegal. Its called an unlawful deduction from wages and the law does not like it at all Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

choccy_002	No it isn't. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Polo	Definitely not.. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

pheonix140180	no it is not Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Marc X	Negative! In fact, the employer is risking a hefty fine. He has only two recourses if you've not complied with work requirements. Either fire you or sue you. He cannot ever (legally) withhold your paycheck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Village	no way i would start looking for another job it could happen every week/month and land you with numerous bank charges for missed direct debits or standing orders which lets face it the boss ain't gonna pay ! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mel	Absolutely not. You must be paid for hours worked even if you gon in and shoot up the place. www.dol.gov has all the info on wage and hour law Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

murrayc	it is not legal to withhold wages Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ipsydoodle	Laws vary by state, but this one sounds like a no-brainer - NO. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dr. Hill Arius	Nope. Kick him in the crotch.... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Modern Major General	In the UK this would be firmly against all aspects of employment law. I doubt if it's legal in the US either. Firstly, you should have a contract of employment which lays out your rights (and those of your employer) in the event of your being unfit for work; you may be subject to a time limit for sick leave or a number of occurrences. In any event, breach of such protocols leaves you at the mercy of a disciplinary code which in the main does not render you subject to forfeit or withholding of pay. Talk to a solicitor (Lawyer) at once - especially one who deals in employment law. Good luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No