Q: Can she do that? What can I do ? Do I have to pay the bill? I don’t believe I should since I didn’t sign a contract.
I worked at a daycare from December 11 to March 22. I was expected to get paid today and didn’t due to some daycare expense issues. I “owed” $690 in daycare expenses and had a plan set up with my boss to take out $50 biweekly. since I had to relocate, due to not having a place to stay nearby I had to leave my job. My boss was billing me for childcare that I was unaware of, and told to,”bring my daughter and we’ll figure something out”. That was after I told her I didn’t have someone to watch her while I worked and that I couldn’t afford to pay that. My boss has taken my whole entire last check without my agreement.
A: Let me break it down for you: If you received $690 more in daycare services than the amount of your paycheck--and then quit working at the daycare--it does not appear unlawful for your employer to withhold and apply your last paycheck to cover a portion of what you owe them. Nor do they have to allow you to pay $50.00 a month (for the new 14 months). Taka advantage of the employer's offer to work things out.
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