Usually allowed
Taxes, court-ordered garnishments, and deductions you clearly authorized in writing are the safest categories.
Can my employer deduct from my final paycheck?
Employer deductions from final wages are highly state-specific. This checker flags common deduction types that need closer review before you accept the final paycheck or file a wage claim.
Often disputed
Equipment loss, register shortages, breakage, uniforms, training costs, and negative PTO balances often depend on state law and documentation.
What to collect
Keep the policy, written authorization, final pay stub, and any itemized explanation from payroll before you agree the deduction is valid.
How to use this result
A deduction can still be unlawful even if your employer says it is “company policy.” In many states the real question is whether you signed a specific authorization and whether the deduction drops your wages below the minimum wage or violates final-paycheck rules.
If the checker flags a deduction for review, move next to your state final paycheck page, compare the policy language, and ask payroll to break out gross wages, each deduction line, and the legal basis for withholding that amount.