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Can an employer deduct money from its employees' paychecks for missing merchandise?

You may be surprised to learn that the answer may be "yes," depending on your salary. Under federal law, employers are only required to pay employees at least the minimum wage, and pay employees eligible for overtime at the required overtime rate... (Read more)