Contractor License Practice Exam

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Can an employer legally dock an employee's earned wage as a disciplinary action?

Yes, they can
No, they cannot
Only for minor infractions
Only with employee consent

The correct answer is: No, they cannot

An employer cannot legally dock an employee's earned wage as a form of disciplinary action under most circumstances. The fair labor standards are designed to protect employees from unfair wage deductions, ensuring that employees receive the full amount for work they have already performed. Docking wages can lead to significant financial hardship for employees and is generally viewed as an infringement on their rights. Employers have limited grounds on which they can make deductions from an employee's pay, typically described under specific exceptions such as taxes, garnishments, benefits contributions, or other legally sanctioned reasons. Disciplinary actions should be addressed through other means rather than reducing wages that have already been earned for hours worked. Understanding these protections is crucial for both employers and employees to maintain lawful and fair workplace practices.