However, employees may not be required to pay for such items if, by so doing, their wages would be reduced below the required minimum wage or overtime compensation. This is true even if an economic loss suffered by the employer is due to the employee's negligence. However, some states, such as California, do NOT allow the deductions listed above, or allow them only if the employee has signed a release in advance. Check with the Wage and Hour Bureau of your State Department of Labor for the details in your state. For more information about pay and time keeping procedures, click here .
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