What will happen to my boss and the company if I file a complaint with the Department of Labor?
2006-08-23 05:45:44 · 16 answers · asked by Smoops 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Give him a 3 strikes policy. If one more check is late or bounced file a complaint with the DOL. I would also begin searching for a better job.
2006-08-23 05:51:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you deserve to be paid for your hours worked. Since checks have bounced and been late, you probably want to find a job with a more reputable and solvent company. If the company does not pay you in a reasonable and agreed upon time frame, it probably doesn't have a lot of cash and is not being directed well.
To answer your second question, depends on the state your from. Likely the company wil receive some kind of penalty. As for your boss, is your boss the owner of the company? Is the company sole ropretor or incorporated?
2006-08-23 13:16:00 · answer #2 · answered by j_cragen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amyvnsn is right. Get ALL your paperwork together and go file a complaint with the Department of Labor. Get everything documented. Every late instance, every bounced check fee - everything should be recorded.
Work like heck to find a different job!
2006-08-23 13:06:56 · answer #3 · answered by Think.for.your.self 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not much will happen. I would suggest looking for another job. Do not put up with that from your employer. It doesnt' matter what situation the company is in, they should ALWAYS have the money to pay their employees. Go to the Dept. of Labor, file a claim, and get it on paper. Give them all the evidence you have, check stubs, statements from your bank when they bounced, etc. Make sure you cover all your ends, and at least if they still don't pay you anything, you will have paper to back up your accusations.
2006-08-23 12:53:38 · answer #4 · answered by amyvnsn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
file a complaint. find yourself an attorney that will help on contingency.
look for another job.
more and more of this kind of stuff happening every day.
the companies won't quit till labor once again starts seriously getting togther and unionizing.
sure labor unions misused much
of their power, but before the coming of the unions, 16 hour days 7 day weeks and very low pay were quite common.
we are headed back that way very quickly.
organize.
and prepare for one hell of a fight.
read your history of the labor movement.
tough times indeed.
but none of us would have what we have without them.
if we do not stay ever vigilant soon we will be back to where we were before the unions.
in fact we have been sliding steadily backward since reagen busted the air traffic controllers' union.
2006-08-23 12:57:43 · answer #5 · answered by craig g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with what several other answers have said.
There is a trust relationship here. You show up and work, they pay you. You hold up your end but they aren't holding up theirs. So, you don't owe them anything and you need to look out for yourself.
There are a few things to consider:
1. If they are late and bouncing your paycheck, they are probably doing the same thing to their creditors and suppliers. People only put up with that stuff for a short time, their business is going to take a serious hit.
2. Start looking for another job. Based on 1., if you don't do it now, you're probably going to be doing it later. The difference will be now you can do it with a job, later you'll be doing it without a job.
Take care of yourself first, no one else is going to.
2006-08-23 12:56:42 · answer #6 · answered by Big Ed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have a concern for the welfare of your boss and the company. And it sounds like you like your job.
It may be that your company is in trouble or simply not managing their overhead.
In spite of whatever feelings you may have for your boss and your job, I would suggest looking for another job. If your complaint fails with the Dept of Labor while you are still employed with this current company, you are setting yourself up for grief from your bosses who will probably find a way to "downsize" you.
Stay safe. Keep your resume clean. Get another job. Best wishes and good luck!
2006-08-23 12:54:46 · answer #7 · answered by Stephanie H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start hitting the want ads quick. The last time I had a job where they were bouncing or delaying checks, it closed on me. I got to work one day and there was no more job. Doors locked out of business sign on the door. I had worked there over 7 months. Not even a phone call or a letter. Get out now!
2006-08-23 12:52:33 · answer #8 · answered by soduh72 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If i were u i would talk to him first and if it happenes again then i would file a complaint im sure that they would put corrective action towards the company and make them fix that promblem but i dont think nothin too bad. Good Luck
2006-08-23 12:50:58 · answer #9 · answered by lola 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a new job! And file a complaint. He's probably about to file bankruptcy anyway, in which case he won't have to pay you anything. BUt it's worth a try.
2006-08-23 13:08:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋