HR Chat: Timeclock Issues

You have an employee who has been clocking in through your organization’s online timekeeping system while commuting to work, before they have actually arrived at the office or begun working. After identifying discrepancies between the employee’s recorded start time and the time they actually begin working, you are wondering whether you can deduct the unworked time from the employee’s paycheck. If the deduction is permissible, are you required to obtain the employee’s acknowledgment or confirmation before making the wage deduction?

When you discover a payroll issue, it’s important to carefully evaluate your options before taking any retroactive action to correct the situation. With an affordable subscription to myHRcounsel, you can consult directly with an attorney who can provide legally backed guidance before making decisions regarding employee discipline, wage deductions, or other corrective action.