Legal question and advice needed, employer related.

[A_A_G]

My brother called me pissed because his employer (small business) is withholding 3% of his check into a "savings account". He gets the money at the end of the year.

He signed up for it last year, but advised them he wants to opt out of it this year. They told him that he could not...Can they legally do this? He'd rather get that 3% and invest it himself. The "savings account" they have doesnt accure/gain any money so its obvious they are making interest off his money.

Any links online that he can print showing they cant do such a thing without his permission? Im not an expert on this subject, but I thought the only thing they can take out is for taxes, child support and garnished wages.

[Taylor]

My brother called me pissed because his employer (small business) is withholding 3% of his check into a "savings account". He gets the money at the end of the year.

He signed up for it last year, but advised them he wants to opt out of it this year. They told him that he could not...Can they legally do this? He'd rather get that 3% and invest it himself. The "savings account" they have doesnt accure/gain any money so its obvious they are making interest off his money.

Any links online that he can print showing they cant do such a thing without his permission? Im not an expert on this subject, but I thought the only thing they can take out is for taxes, child support and garnished wages.

Is it a city job? Same thing happened to me when I was a lifeguard for the city in high school.

[talisman]

I've never heard of not being able to opt out of something like that. Sounds like bullshit to me.

[A_A_G]

Is it a city job? Same thing happened to me when I was a lifeguard for the city in high school.

No, he repairs damaged cars at an idependent body shop.

[A_A_G]

I've never heard of not being able to opt out of something like that. Sounds like bullshit to me.

Thats what I told him...Any idea if there is something he can show them stating this?

[Txstang1]

Fuck that noise. Do not fuck with my money.

[Treasure Chest]

He may only be allowed to make changes when the enrollment period comes around.

[A_A_G]

He may only be allowed to make changes when the enrollment period comes around.

The enrollment period just came around last month for this year and he didnt fill out the form because it didnt give an option to decline.

He just got his first check and they took out the 3%

[Treasure Chest]

The enrollment period just came around last month for this year and he didnt fill out the form because it didnt give an option to decline.

He just got his first check and they took out the 3%

That sucks. Really, he should have asked his HR dept at that time, rather than assuming that he wouldn't be enrolled if he didn't re-up. He can keep pushing the issue, but he may wind up locked in until next enrollment.

[DFWtechie]

Tell him to Call EEOC 817-392-7525 they should be able to let him know if it is legal or not.