Zarnott v. Timken-Detroit Axle Co.

Sec. 103.455, Stats., in effect during the period involved in this action, provides as follows:

“No employer shall make any deduction from the wages due or earned by any employee, who is not an independent contractor, for defective or faulty workmanship, unless the employer and a representative designated by the employee shall determine that such defective or faulty work is due to the worker’s negligence, carelessness, or wilful and intentional conduct on the part of such employee. If any such deduction is made or credit taken by any employer, that is not in accordance with this section, the…