Upon entering a mortgage refinance the wrong figures were given so the nonrefundable deposit came from the representative’s personal check.

If she were Jewish, it’d be wrong to take her money, correct ?

Even if she weren't it would be.That is not the way it works. Part of owning a business and having employees is paying for their mistakes, the same way you gain from there benefits.

I agree. If the employee gives the wrong amount/price, once the transaction is done, the boss 1) need to honor that price to the customer and 2) cover the loss because thats part of the cost of doing business.

While I agree with Nechama and FYI that the boss is a jerk for taking it out of the employee's pocket, the question still remains that if this is the policy of the employer, are you allowed to take the money?
(it's just like cashiers who have money missing and the difference comes out of their paychecks)

I mean, she wrote us a personal check so I ASSUME the money came from her own pocket. That said, I often buy things for work and am reimbursed, who’s to say this isn’t the same thing?

Let’s pretend the question is theoretical.

I think it is perfectly fair. She screwed up, SHE should pay....

Why should the boss pay for the negligent mistakes of the workers? If they were movers and they smashed up someone's furniture, you better believe the boss would either dock their pay or fire them, why does an "office job" have lower standards???

It's one thing if it is a case of onus, but if someone isn't paying attention they should be held accountable...

That said, the boss COULD overlook the mistake if it is an isolated incident and the worker is normally diligent, and would probably be smart business practice to do so, but it is certainly lifni mishuras hadin.....