so i work at a restuarant in CO.. and my boss told me that my first week i dont get paid cuz im training... is that legal or no?
2006-06-25 16:44:20 · 13 answers · asked by jackdanielschik17 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, he can pay you $3.35 per hour, but he must pay you. Used to be a resturant manager and that is federal law.
2006-06-25 16:50:32 · answer #1 · answered by psycmikev 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
are you sure you want to work for a man that wants you to work for free for a week. seem to me that hes a cheap skate. and after that do you get paid or does he dock you for every little thing . do you get your own tips or does he take them too. what i mean is not every one in the world wants something for nothing. i hope thats its a buzy place so you make lots of tips , that is if he lets you keep them. girl i dont know , but i have heard of this type of thing before if you really want to know maybe there is a lawyer that you can talk to not to sue or any thing like that but just to ask if that is legal i know this i think that its unethical
2006-06-26 00:03:06 · answer #2 · answered by moe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything is possible, but I don't believe that it is legal. Contact the Labor Relations office of your State. You will likely find it through the general telephone number of the Attorney General's office.
2006-06-26 00:52:51 · answer #3 · answered by Randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on were u working but most places do pay u for triang it's not much but they do,I guess mabey ask someone into law like call an dask a lawyer but,I think they r suppose to,but I guess every job is different!
2006-06-28 16:32:50 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Mariah™ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hospitality industry has a lot of slack in employment practised but this sound illegal. Have you check with you states department of labour or labour standards about this. Of course if you complain he will probably fire you. Welcome to the working world. Find an industry that is unionized.
2006-06-25 23:49:54 · answer #5 · answered by Kenneth H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is legal. Most people don't pay for your training. They want to make sure you are willing to learn.
2006-06-25 23:48:46 · answer #6 · answered by carolscreation 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's illegal. Your boss has to start paying you the day you start work, regardless if he/she is training you. That still counts as work.
2006-06-27 02:57:02 · answer #7 · answered by SeahawkFan37 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Unless you agreed to work for free the first week. My advise to you is seek another job.
2006-06-25 23:48:32 · answer #8 · answered by Huevos Rancheros 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to your state Labor & Wages department, this is payable unless it is voluntary or you do no work of any kind.
I do not think he is following your state laws.
2006-06-26 00:12:58 · answer #9 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um......I think it is legal cuz he is training you, unless you want to pay to be trained.
2006-06-25 23:48:24 · answer #10 · answered by JJcD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋