My question involves employment and labor law for the state of: California

I work in Home health care through the IHSS WPCS program. While my client is considered to be my employer he does not pay my wages, nor does my check come from him, it comes from the state. Can he dock my paycheck for punishment and take so much out I can survive or pay bills? In alot of ways it feels like he is retaliating against me. He also told me I can't have it back till " I prove Myself ". I dont understand this at all. hope you can help