On February 25, 2021, I presented a complimentary webinar called “New York Wage Deductions”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience.
In the webinar, I discuss:
- Prohibited Payroll Practices
- Permissible Deductions
- Recovery Overpayments
- Wage Advances
New York laws begin with the premise that employees will be paid their agreed compensation in full for all time worked. Of course, the state and federal governments want their taxes and are happy to allow for such monies to be withheld from paychecks. Some other deductions are also permissible, such as insurance contributions and charitable donations.
But New York is among the most restrictive states when it comes to what employers can take out of their employees’ pay. Not all of the limitations are intuitive. Some prohibited deductions are perfectly acceptable in other jurisdictions, creating additional complications for companies with multi-state operations.
Why You Should Watch “New York Wage Deductions”
If you have any role in compensation decisions or payroll in your company with employees in New York, then you should be familiar with these limits on taking money out of employees’ wages.
Did you know that New York employers can’t deduct money due to cash register shortages or as fines for violating workplace rules? (Or, conversely, did you know that these methods are acceptable in some states?)
Yes, New York employers can recover inadvertent overpayments to employees. But only in certain circumstances. And you must follow specific procedures.
Plus, many businesses make loans or wage advancement to employees. Make sure you recognize the restrictions on this practice. They’re discussed in this webinar.
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