2006-09-14 19:09:49 · 10 answers · asked by dannnycowboy9 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Is it a job as a waiter? Those jobs are expected to collect tips and the wages are lower to offset that.
2006-09-15 00:34:36 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first look up the minimum wage laws in your state. This will help you find them
The part about only getting paid minimum wage if youre working 40 hours a week is wrong, that person has been misinformed.
If you work for tips, then you have to at least make minimum wage with your tips
for example: if you make 2.13 an hour and work for 1 hour, you must make 3.02 in tips to suppliment, if your state minimum wage is 5.15
- be aware, there are excemptions to the minimum wage laws
Make sure youre working legally. If youre getting paid under the table and do not pay taxes, that can be a sticky situation for you and its better off for you to leave.
If you are being unfairly paid, you can contact a lawyer, but you are not guaranteed a free one. The only time you are guarenteed a free lawyer is if you can show financial need and you are being charged with a crime and facing prision time.
Your local department of labor should be able to help you if you cannot hire a lawyer.
2006-09-15 02:38:45 · answer #2 · answered by idontknowjustgivemeaname 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal for anyone to be paid less than minimum wage. You need to notify the state department of labor, making sure to include your employer's information and some proof (a check stub would do) that you're not receiveing minimum wage.
2006-09-15 02:30:56 · answer #3 · answered by bestguessing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There no spectrum of illegal and legal. It's either legal or its not.
Being paid below minimum wage is sometimes legal, depending on the state. For example if they are providing you with some other benefit, you are making up for the wages in tips, or you are in a training period.
Otherwise, it's illegal. You should report them to your the appropriate state agency.
2006-09-15 02:18:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
very. since you're poor, you quality for free legal help to make them pay a decent wage. You can even get back wages for the time you've been underpaid. Go to your local welfare office or community action centre. They'll be able to point you in the right direction
2006-09-15 02:14:51 · answer #5 · answered by fireincarnation 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are getting tipped, that is the only way you can get paid below minimun wage. Or if your getting paid cash.
2006-09-15 02:23:53 · answer #6 · answered by feel_n_learn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you get paid minimum wage only if you are working full time(40 hrs/week), if you are part time, they don't need to pay minimum
2006-09-15 02:15:01 · answer #7 · answered by oldguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are a friggin liar. what is your job and what are you being paid. if you want to know something i am an expert on setting you straight. ask a better question you big whiner
2006-09-16 14:22:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
so quit and go back to school
2006-09-15 02:25:10 · answer #9 · answered by crusinthru 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is your job?
2006-09-15 02:28:46 · answer #10 · answered by kitty fresh & hissin' crew 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋