My spouse worked in a convenient store where more than 1 person shared a cash draw, it came up short, so the owner wanted him to split the shortage with her. The owner & employee shared the same drawer in the same period. Is it legal for the ow

My spouse worked in a convenient store where more than 1 person shared a cash draw, it came up short, so the owner wanted him to split the shortage with her. The owner & employee shared the same drawer in the same period. Is it legal for the owner to withold his pay to get his money for the shortage back? What recourse does he have the (employee)? TX Jhegarty