when must an employee recieve their paycheck?

Question

I receive my payroll bi-weekly--26X a year and did not recieve it oday--firm says they are sending a check---but this could take an additonal 5 days--is this legal--or must they provide payroll on the day it is due?

Answer 1

Ditto first response. I'd be wondering why they didn't hand them to you guys instead of mailing. I'd say start looking for a new job-quickly. Been there and done it, and I can say it really sucks when your employer bounces payroll checks...........

Answer 2

It would depend on the labor laws in your state. The law is probably written relative to the payroll being issued, not received. Whatever they did or didn't do is probably perfectly legal because most of the rules are geared toward the employer rather than the employee. Employers must be more important. When you say sending I suppose you mean by mail. I know that getting paid bi weekly or monthly is a little tougher than weekly, but one must learn to budget themselves so waiting a few extra days isn't a hardship. Most would advise against raising a stink if you wish to remain in their employ. You're just another expendable commodity, like a roll of paper towels.

Answer 3

Most companies attempt to pay on the "normal payday" (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) and usually do.

Unless it is deliberate and pervasive, there is no recourse for a delay involving a paycheck. It could have been delayed for a variety of reasons outside the control of the firm - incorrect calculations, late receipt of data, and the like.

As long as they recognize their responsibility to pay, and provide a reasonable explanation as to how and when they intend to meet their obligations, there is not much that an employee can do.

Answer 4

It really depends on the state that you are in. For example, in Connecticut, you must receive a paycheck every week. If you have been terminated, that is another issue. Have you gotten paid before, or is this a new job? The Labor Department is the best to deal with this. My husband was short-changed on his last paycheck, and the Labor Department went with him to his former employer, who immediately cut him a "correct" check. Although, they did say to the Labor Dept that we should have talked to them first - we did, but they hung up every time and told me to take them to court if he wanted paid.

Answer 5

in canada, labour standards suggest that emplyers set a regular time and day for pays to be distributed, I would contact your local labour government office on this, I have never believed the old "the check is in the mail" routine

also, drive by your employers place of business during off hours, look for any moving trucks parked outside...

Answer 6

I'll take labor department for 5 points