dock your pay

The phrase "dock your pay" means to deduct or reduce the amount of money that someone earns, typically as a result of a punishment or disciplinary action. It refers to withholding a portion of an individual's wages or salary due to poor performance, misconduct, absences, or other reasons set out by an employer. This deduction is generally taken from the employee's regular paycheck as a form of penalty or consequence for their actions or circumstances.