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Can my boss withhold my pay if it takes me too long to close?

20m, recently got a new job dishwashing at a local pizza place. Owner says that the machines automatically clock you out after 9:30 (we close at 9), but so far I have not been getting out until after 10. I mentioned to the cook that it might be illegal, and her response was “It’s not illegal because you should only need 30 minutes to close”. I recognize that I’m new and have a lot to learn as far as setting up a system, but it feels bad when im losing up to an hour’s worth of pay. I know withholding pay is illegal in most states, but I am in Alabama, so I don’t trust my state labor regulations. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks!


20m, recently got a new job dishwashing at a local pizza place. Owner says that the machines automatically clock you out after 9:30 (we close at 9), but so far I have not been getting out until after 10. I mentioned to the cook that it might be illegal, and her response was “It’s not illegal because you should only need 30 minutes to close”. I recognize that I’m new and have a lot to learn as far as setting up a system, but it feels bad when im losing up to an hour’s worth of pay. I know withholding pay is illegal in most states, but I am in Alabama, so I don’t trust my state labor regulations. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks!

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