Wage Deduction
/ˈweɪdʒ dɪˈdʌkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The lawful withholding of a portion of an employee's wages by an employer, generally for debts, taxes, or statutory obligations.
The employer made a wage deduction to cover the employee's unpaid taxes.
Forms
- wage deductions
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Commentary
Wage deductions must comply with statutory limits and usually require employee consent or legal authorization to be enforceable.
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