What is the maximum fine that the company can impose on its employees?

The maximum fine imposed by the company on employees shall not exceed 20% of employees' wages. If the deducted surplus wage is lower than the local monthly minimum wage, it shall be paid according to the minimum wage. Employers have no right to impose fines on workers, regardless of the amount. Only if the laborer causes direct economic losses to the employer due to gross negligence or subjective intention can the employer require the laborer to bear part or all of the losses.

How to deal with the company's arrears of wages?

1, to confirm the facts of labor relations with the company, such as payroll, attendance records, and document records during work;

2. After confirming the labor relationship, you can negotiate with the boss to ask the unit to reissue the salary for the illegal behavior of the unit in arrears;

3. If negotiation fails, bring relevant information to the Labor Bureau to complain, or directly file a labor arbitration with the labor arbitration committee where the unit is located;

4. If the amount of unpaid wages is relatively large, you can directly file a lawsuit with a lawyer and get back the unpaid wages through litigation.

Legal basis: Article 16 of the Interim Provisions on Wage Payment

If the laborer causes economic losses to the employer due to his own reasons, the employer may require him to compensate the economic losses according to the labor contract. Compensation for economic losses can be deducted from the employee's own salary. However, the monthly deduction shall not exceed 20% of the employee's monthly salary. If the deducted surplus wage is lower than the local monthly minimum wage, it shall be paid according to the minimum wage.