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Can My Employer Take Money Out Of My Wages To Cover Cash Register Shortages Or Damages?

Other Vermont Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: Does The Employer Have To Pay The Vermont Minimum Wage Or The Federal Minimum Wage?
  A: All Vermont employers must pay the Vermont minimum wage which is and shall continue to be higher or equal to the federal rate.
• Q: What is the minimum wage in Vermont?
  A: The state minimum wage is $8.06 per hour.
• Q: What Is The Current Minimum Wage For Waitpersons?
  A: As of January 1, 2001, the minimum wage for waitpersons is $3.44 per hour, with a maximum tip credit allowance of $2.81.
• Q: I Have Been Fired Or Laid Off. When Is My Pay Due?
  A: You should be paid within 72 hours from the time of discharge. If your pay is not received by the next regular payday, and it appears you may have a problem … More
• Q: My Employer Let Me Go And Did Not Give Me Any Reason (Or Gave Me An Unfair Reason). What Can I Do?
  A: If you were discriminated against based on age, sex, race, creed, national origin, physical or mental impairment, pregnancy or sexual preference, you should contact … More
• Q: If I Quit Or Am Discharged, Will I Receive Pay For Vacation Or Sick Leave?
  A: Your employer does not have to pay you unless he/she had provided you with a written statement agreeing to pay for earned, but unused time. If you feel that you met … More
• Q: If I Work More Than 40 Hours A Week Do I Automatically Get Overtime Pay?
  A: Some businesses are not required to pay overtime. However, if, in any one workweek, you are engaged in interstate commerce (such as doing credit card transactions); … More
• Q: I Am On Salary And When I Take A Day Off My Employer Reduces My Salary. However, When I Work Overtime My Employer Does Not Pay Extra. What Can I Do?
  A: Vermont law does not cover salary agreements. You should contact the Federal Wage and Hour Office in Burlington at 802­951­6283 or in New Hampshire at … More
• Q: Can My Employer Suspend Me Without Pay?
  A: Under Vermont law, your employer can suspend you without pay as long as there is no violation of the terms and conditions of a written policy. You should also contact … More
• Q: Can My Employer Make Me Pay For My Uniform?
  A: In covered industries (hotels, motels, tourist places, restaurants, retail, wholesale and service establishments), your employer can do this only if no money passes … More