QUESTION
can my employer force me to sign a pay deduction contract?
Asked on Mar 02nd, 2016 on Employment Contracts - North Carolina
More details to this question:
My emploer gets internal quality audits and is now forcing us to sign a contract holding us personally liable for "return visit" fees which cost around $800. Is this legal? We are exempt employees in NC.
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No, you can refuse to sign. Of course, the employer can then refuse to continue your employment. However, if a deduction actually occurs and it takes you below minimum wage for that pay period, it would violate the wage and hour law.
Answered on Mar 08th, 2016 at 5:13 AM
I am an experienced attorney focusing on employment law in North Carolina and Tennessee. This post/response is not meant to constitute legal advice.