Chapter § 6-14 § 61.018. Deduction from Wages

• Jurisdiction: United States

6-14 § 61.018. Deduction from Wages

An employer may not withhold or divert any part of an employee's wages unless the employer:

(1) is ordered to do so by a court of competent jurisdiction;

(2) is authorized to do so by state or federal law; or

(3) has written authorization from the employee to deduct part of the wages for a lawful purpose.

6-14:1 Commentary

The constraints on employer deductions from an employee's paycheck are strictly construed in favor of the employee.

• Sprint/United Mgmt. Co. v. Tex. Empl. Comm'n, No. 05-97-01515, 2001 Tex. App. LEXIS 4196 (Tex. App.—Dallas June 26, 2004) (employer implemented new payroll system whereby it advanced compensation to an employee; employee left

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