can a job withhold your paycheck

[EmmettMarie]

No, a job generally cannot withhold your paycheck, except for specific, legally permissible deductions like taxes or agreed-upon benefits. You have the right to file a complaint with your state's labor department if your wages are illegally withheld, which can occur if an employer withholds your full pay as punishment, for a cash shortage, or for unreturned property without a prior written agreement.