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Since we are financing our own Spot Awards, I hope MTs - from now on will turn down the *honor*. nm
Posted: May 15, 2013
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In the mail back to them - Mmodal is cheap
[ In Reply To ..]Since I saw it on my paystub that not only did I have to pay taxes on that reward but Mmmodal charged $3 for shipping I dropped it an envelope back to them attention Amy.
Be sure you keep checking your paychecks to make sure - the theft isnt still applied to pay. nm
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Why do I have a $10.00 deduction? - that was my prize?
[ In Reply To ..]So, they gave me a $10.00 spot award, but then took away the $10.00 off my check???
Yes. You paid for your so-called award. That is NOT an - award. That is letting you buy gift card. nm
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Without asking if you WANT to buy a gift card. - nm
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HOW CAN THEY DO THAT? - rotten in demark
[ In Reply To ..]They cannot give me a gift of $10.00 and then deduct that amount from my check! That is illegal.
it's mind boggling - but it is true
[ In Reply To ..]I just looked and saw mine on there as well.
it's not illegal -- - but...
[ In Reply To ..]If they wanted the employee to get an extra $10 in their pocket, they could award a higher amount, so that after taxes the employee nets an extra $10.
By law they have to take taxes out, as even an award constitutes compensation. They don't, however, have to make it sound like you are getting ten extra dollars in your pocket.
I have a question - about this
[ In Reply To ..]Are you saying you have a $10 deduction on your check for a spot reward or that it is claimed as income? It most certainly would be illegal if they deducted $10 from your check, but not if they put it in your income. If it is a deduction, what exactly does it say on your check?
SPOT Awards - pumpkin
[ In Reply To ..]I would think this is illegal, that employers can only deduct what is legally required (taxes, garnishments, etc.,) and that which is authorized by the employee (insurance, 401k, etx). Maybe someone who has had this done to them needs to check with an employment attorney
The atty for the MTs that have a suit against ?? for - not getting paid for time waiting. nm
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Makes no sense - easier
[ In Reply To ..]For the company to just pay the lump sum tax on the total gift cards they purchase, I would assume the amount is minimal anyway since they are cheap awards. Instead go into every single person's taxes and do it..But then again, if you go on a game show, all your winnings you are responsible for the taxes, so legally they may be doing it the right way...
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