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One of my employees has taken more holiday than he has accrued and is now leaving. Can I withhold his final payment?
Is it legal for me to withhold final payment to an employee who has taken more holiday in the current year than he has accrued? He has taken nineteen days but has only accrued nine. He is now owed wages for six days of work. The company does not operate with a formal written contract.
Yes - an employer can withhold salary for overpaid wages but you should write to the ex-employee explaining what you have done.
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