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What deductions from my paycheck are considered legal?

Agency: Licensing and Regulatory Affairs


Any deduction required by law (i.e. taxes, friend of the court payments) and union dues.  All other deductions require the employer to get your signed authorization before the deduction is made.  The employer is required to itemize deductions on your pay stub.

The answers provided are not meant to be a substitute for legal advice.
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