Can my employer deduct money from my pay without consent?

No, your employer generally cannot deduct money from your pay for a cash register shortage without your written consent or a legal basis under the Fair Work Act.

Your employer generally cannot deduct pay without your written consent, except in limited cases allowed by law — such as court orders or statutory deductions.

Generally, no—federal law prohibits employers from deducting money from your paycheck without your consent if the deduction would bring your wages below the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.

No, your employer cannot make arbitrary salary deductions without your written consent, except for specific statutory deductions or those permitted under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936.