paying for my own check

[ninaross]

i recently began working for an contracting company and upon recieving my first check i noticed a "processing fee" of 5 dollars in the adjustments section of my check stub..when i questioned what it was i was told that all their employees pay a 40 dollar annual fee which is taken in 5 dollar increments for 8 checks..so i said basically im paying u all to cut my check..she replied yes it for all the supplies we use paper. ink. etc.. lastly i never signed any paperwork agreeing to this..is this legal?

[Pattymd]

Wouldn't make any difference whether you signed anything or not. An employer cannot charge you to receive your pay. Producing paychecks is a cost of doing business. Sheesh.

You can file a complaint for unauthorized deductions with the state Dept. of Labor. And so should every other employee.
http://www.michigan.gov/cis/0,1607,7...1944--,00.html

[ninaross]

thanks patty!