Can an employer deduct credit card transaction fees from commissions/wages if a customer pays with a credit card for a construction project. For example, I sell a $50,000 backyard renovation. Customer pays with credit card and the employer charges/deducts

Company is deducting credit card fees from comissions.

1 answer | asked Mar 23, 2016 6:21 PM [EST] | applies to California

Answers (1)

Commission arrangements must be in writing in California. Whether calculating the commission after subtraction of the merchant fee for a credit card transaction is permissible will depend on how your commission plan is written. Consult with an employment lawyer.

posted by Joe Rose | Apr 6, 2016 01:04 AM [EST]

Answer This Question

Related Questions with Answers

Employment Law Topics

Employment Law FAQs

Can an employer deduct credit card transaction fees from commissions/wages if a customer pays with a credit card for a construction project. For example, I sell a $50,000 backyard renovation. Customer pays with credit card and the employer charges/deducts

Answers (1)