If the Smart Helper has damaged or lost the Employer’s property, can the Smart Employer deduct the wages for compensation?
According to the Employment Ordinance, Employers can deduct wages from employees for damage to or loss of the employers’ goods, equipment, or property by the employees’ neglect or default. The sum to be deducted shall be equivalent to the value of the damage or loss but not exceeding $300. The total of such deductions shall not exceed one quarter of the wages payable to the employees in that wage period.
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