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Employer In California Forcing “voluntary” Meal Deductions — Can I Revoke This?

Hi everyone,

I work as a cook in California. Since I started, my employer has automatically deducted $50 per paycheck for meals at the restaurant. On my pay stub, it’s literally labeled “Voluntary Deduction — Meals.”

I told my boss I don’t want to participate anymore, and I want to revoke consent for those deductions. My employer’s response was basically: “You started with it in place, so you can’t remove it. It’s company policy.”

From what I’ve read under California Labor Code §224 and the DLSE guidelines, any payroll deduction that isn’t legally required must be voluntary and revocable at any time.

My questions are: 1. Can they legally force me to keep paying this deduction just because it was in place when I started? 2. If I give them written notice revoking authorization (effective next paycheck), and they keep deducting anyway, is that considered wage theft? 3. If they refuse to stop, is the right step to file with the California Labor Commissioner?

Thanks for any help — I want to handle this professionally but also make sure I know my rights.

Location: California

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Employer In California Forcing “voluntary” Meal Deductions — Can I Revoke This?

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