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No, the company cannot discount meal vouchers if you leave in the middle of your shift - meal vouchers are a labor benefit and can only be discounted if you didn't show up for any full business day or if you have an unjustified absence that keeps you out of your normal work hours. If you left but worked part of the day, the meal voucher remains your right.
Did you leave in the middle of the night or just a few hours early? Because if you just left before your shift ended normally, the company can't deduct it - meal vouchers are your right for the day worked, regardless of when you left.
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Left about 3 hours early, but I worked most of the day. Thanks for the info!
It depends a lot on how your company regulates it, because the law isn't as clear-cut as it might seem. Meal vouchers are considered a benefit, but some companies include rules in their collective agreement or contract saying they'll deduct it proportionally if you didn't work the full shift - and unfortunately that usually holds up legally. The best thing is to check your contract, and if you're unsure, consult your union or even an employment lawyer, because every case is different.
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