In the state of Illinois. If I make a mistake at work, i.e.: Shipped customer wrong items. Can my employer charge me for shipping both ways for the mistake.
For years she has been using a "bank of mistakes" and all offenses were $5. Then she started charging higher costs for damaged items and now wants full compensation of actual cost for shipping mistakes.
Answer
Illinois law says employers generally aren't allowed to do this without your consent which must be given at the time the deduction is being made. But if you complain, you open the door to potential problems especially if you are not protected by any union collective bargaining agreement, any employee workplace policies and guidelines, etc. because you would be an "at will" employee and can be fired for any reason, or NO reason. In this economy, you can stand by your rights but . . . . If this has been something that all employees have had to suffer, however, the entire staff may have a right to complain. Before taking any action seek out a labor and employment lawyer and lay out all the details.
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