Can I be charged a late fee for not passing in my time sheet for the week?

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   Jay M Wolman

   Glastonbury Employment / Labor Attorney

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   Answered August 31, 2009 10:47. You should contact the Massachusetts Attorney General's office. They cannot deduct money for wages earned. They can fire you for the lateness, but they cannot short-change you. If this is a regular practice, you may wish to consult with counsel on behalf of your self and coworkers.
   
   
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   Ronald Sarno

   New York Litigation Lawyer

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   Answered June 11, 2009 08:08. You need to check with the MA department of labor because they issue the rules on compensation. Normally it is not proper for an employer to deduct a fee from your wages, which are payment for work done. However you may have signed a private contract with the agency which explictly states that they do this, and that may be permitted by law.
   
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