I quit my part time job after a year as they were giving me too many hours ( I was on a 10 hr a week contract - they were giving me up to 50 a week!). I give 2 weeks notice and then went on holiday, when I got back I hadn't been paid. They said I had to give 4 weeks notice and will deduct money from my wages for their costs incurred and I'll get my wages minus the deductions the following month. I told them that I would've worked the extra 2 weeks if I'd known but they said it was too late. Is there anything I can do? Please help.
2006-07-21 05:50:21 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
They have attorney's for stuff like this...I'd ask for legal advise.
2006-07-21 05:52:56 · answer #1 · answered by earzee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the contract you signed with them. If that was listed in the contract then yes, they can do that. And you have to wait for their normal payroll period cycle before they cut you the final check. But having to give 4 weeks notice is not required by law and 99% of companies would like two weeks but even still that is not mandatory. So if you think they are trying to pull a fast one then contact the local unemployment office and ans them where you stand. You can always file with IRS or employment office or attorney general that they are not paying you but before you do so you have to make sure that you are right and they are at fault.
2006-07-21 05:59:22 · answer #2 · answered by fasb123r 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labor Law differ from country to country, and state to state for the US.
1. If your country is US - contact your local workforce commission or labor department in the UK and they will help you resolve your problem.
2. When they hired you did you sign a contract that stated that you would have to give a 4 weeks notice? if yes then there may be issues. But if your local labor laws state that 14 days is sufficient that may (or may not depending the nature of your job) be sufficient.
If there was no contract stating 4 weeks then your local workforce commission of labor department should be able to help you.
The best option is first to try talk to some one in your ex-company who is a sensible and a fair person and try resolving it that way if that fails try other options.
2006-07-21 05:58:50 · answer #3 · answered by EXSOL 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, they cannot deduct that "lost" time without you understading this in advance. if this was company policy, then it should have been something you signed at the begining of your employment stating that you understand that you have to give 4 weeks notice.
so, tell them that you would like to see their policy on 4 weeks notice and where you were made aware of this upon being hired.
also, take your case to the state labor board. it is flat out illegal for a company to NOT pay someone for time worked.
that's why wal-mart is in trouble all the time.....b/c people will be asked to work off the clock and not get paid, but that's for another time.
so, ask for proof of this policy and also, take this to your labor board.
good luck.
2006-07-21 05:55:03 · answer #4 · answered by joey322 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a big red flag that they 'charge you fees' for arranging a holiday. Sounds like a load of rubbish to me. And if there was such a scheme in place, they should have advised you that you would need to pay costs.
If you work for a large organisation speak to your HR manager. If they are of no help get legal / citizens advice.
Also, think about finding a new job.
2006-07-21 06:05:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds dodgy, and all depends upon your contract. How long a holiday did you take? It could be possible that you didn't earn enough holiday entitlement and so they would be quite right to make deductions. Check your contract.
2006-07-21 05:55:53 · answer #6 · answered by sirdaz_uk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you in the UK? Speak to the Citizen's Advice Bureau - they're really good at this sort of thing.
But regardless - if you've worked for the company, they are LEGALLY OBLIGED TO PAY YOU FOR THE HOURS YOU'VE WORKED. I know because the same thing happened to me - I went to the CAB for advice then and they were right. I did get paid in the end.
2006-07-21 05:55:48 · answer #7 · answered by Away With The Fairies 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go the the unemployment office they can help.
You could probably collect unemployment since you were done wrong. legal help would just cost about what you are owed. But never quit a job without a job lined up for sure.
2006-07-21 05:57:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends which country you live in and how long you have worked for them.
Employment rights are now the same for part time as they are for people who work full time if u are from England.
Contact Citizens Advice
2006-07-21 05:56:41 · answer #9 · answered by Milly (UK) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there, I've never heard of 4 weeks notice before. I think they are scamming you. Look up for employment lawyers in your area, or I would contact the head of human resources in your previous company. Good luck!!
2006-07-21 05:54:32 · answer #10 · answered by aloneinga 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your employment contract, if is says 4 weeks, then technically you are in breach of it, and they can make the deductions.
2006-07-21 06:05:07 · answer #11 · answered by mike-from-spain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋