Q: Is it legal for a company to charge me for not being enrolled in autopay? I'm being charged 7.50 a month, seems illegal.
The company is Sunrun and based out of Denver Co, I am in the state of Ca.
A:
Under California law, an employer may lawfully deduct the following from an employee's wages:
1. Deductions that are required of the employer by federal or state law, such as income taxes or garnishments.
2. Deductions expressly authorized in writing by the employee to cover insurance premiums, hospital or medical dues or other deductions not amounting to a rebate or deduction from the wage paid to the employee.
3. Deductions authorized by a collective bargaining or wage agreement, specifically to cover health and welfare or pension payments.
Without knowing whether you have authorized a deduction to your paycheck, or whether you are governed by a collective bargaining agreement that authorizes this deduction, it would be impossible to render an opinion.
You can file a complaint with the Labor Commissioner to find out, or attempt to hire an attorney. https://dir.tfaforms.net/234
A:
Companies can give a preferential rate if someone signs up with autopay. Are you being billed extra because you are not or did you just choose the non-autopay option?
Depending on the industry, file a complaint with whoever regulates that industry.
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