what are legal or other ways to properly deduct wages
Hello - I own a small business,
As you know with any small business in the past few years margins are tight. which is why this is a big deal.
I have been having problems with lost and neglected tools on job sites. We recently asked the workers what tools they would prefer, we followed their request and purchased new tools. Recently i have noticed these band new tools banged up, damage to them, and 1 that is totaly MIA and left on a job site who knows where.
in addition, i have guys that come in late by 30-45 mins everyday. as a result we sent out a crew of 3 guys.....guys 1 and 2 are on the clock waiting for the 3rd man.....this eats into profits.
With margins as tight as they are I cant afford these kind of problems, and frankly shouldnt have to. I come to work, ready for work...why cant they
To be clear, im not talking accidental breakage of tools...im talking just stupid moves like they left the tool in the street and it got ran over.
What options do i have to protect myself? i would assume fire these guys, but re training itself costs alot of money.
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What bothers me about this question is that the lawyers who respond to these questions are mostly small businesses with tight margins as well. Would you be willing to come do free work for us because we are on tight budgets? I have no problems with individuals asking for advice on this forum and others like it. Businesses, I think, should consider getting legal advice as a cost of doing business, just like the cost of buying tools, paying employees, advertising, etc.
posted by John Otto | Jul 8, 2011 7:15 PM [EST]
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