Does my former employer have the right to withhold my salary? However, the employer may withhold the employee’s wage in instances authorized by law. Thus, respondent Solid Mills has the right to withhold petitioners’ wages and benefits because of this existing debt or liability. Withholding of payment by the employer does not mean that the employer may renege on its obligation to pay employees their wages, termination payments, and due benefits. It is only subjected to the condition that the employees return properties properly belonging to the employer.

Source: Manila Times June 08, 2020 16:18 UTC