Can an employer fine me a day's pay and still make me work for that day?

Question

work for a sub contractor , I get a phone call everyday to tell me if I am working that day, My boss will fine or dock a day's pay from me if I don't answer my phone. When i call him back he tells me that I have to work that day and he is going to fine or dock my pay for that day. So I would be working that day for free. Can he do that ? I live in CT

Answer 1

In the US, generally, no.

Answer 2

an employer can deduct from your pay for expenses like a broken plate, but they cannot "fine" you. call the local labor board.

Answer 3

NO.  What are they trying to fine you for?  If you damaged something at work, they can doc a certain amoubt from you check.

Answer 4

no, they cannot legally make you work without pay...that would defeat the whole purpose of a job...

Answer 5

where i live no.

if i work paid..

if fined??  off work

Answer 6

Why are you being "fined" a day's pay? Are you having to pay something back? In tht case yes. Otherwise, no.

Answer 7

certainly not no !! take the b*st*rds to court!!!!!

Answer 8

Not in Canada

Answer 9

The employer cannot legally fine you he  can withhold a days pay if he feels you have not done your work or some other breach but he cannot make you work a day without pay, what he will have to do is withhold a days wage from your upcoming wage packet. The only place i know that can fine you a day or week etc is in the military and even then there has to be a military court case