Wage deductions for absence from duty require prior employee intimation, a seven-day reply period, and post-deduction notice. An employer intending to make a deduction from wages for absence from duty must first intimate the employee, electronically or in writing, and seek a reply within seven days. If the employee's reply establishes the charge, deduction is made in accordance with the wage deduction provisions. If no reply is received within seven days, the deduction may be made and must be intimated within fifteen days of the deduction date.