I started a new job on November 15. It's more than a month later and I have yet to receive a paycheck. We get paid biweekly. My boss comes to me earlier this week and tells me she forgot to send in my new hire paperwork to our corporate office for processing. For an entire month she has held on to my w-4, application, direct deposit info.etc. I was supposed to be eligible for benefits as of Jan 1 but due to the fact she never sent my paperwork in I have not been given a chance to pick what benefits I want and the corporate office doesn't even have my social security number on file. Basically I have been working for them for free for the last month which burns me up. My boss has the careless attitude and doesn't seem to care whether this is rectified in a timely manner. As of right now I am sitting on $2600 worth of bills that need to be paid. I am financially strapped right now and my employer could care less. I want to contact the labor dept but I don't want to risk getting fired.
2006-12-19 09:57:53 · 9 answers · asked by southernpleasuresbathbody 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Before you run to the labor board, I would try to rectify the situation by going to your boss' boss or to the human resources department. Everyone makes a mistake, and you should give the company the opportunity to correct it before you go making trouble for them. They will appreciate you for it in the long run. Of course if you don't get anywhere with them, then you have every right to go to the labor board.
2006-12-19 10:22:25 · answer #1 · answered by Brooke22365 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your boss is the one who will be getting into trouble with corporate for not submitting your paperwork on time. Make sure that the paperwork is submitted and it shows your start date being November 15. They need to pay you beginning with that date.
2006-12-19 18:03:38 · answer #2 · answered by jseah114 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The money is owed to you, and your benefits should be calculated from the start date of your employment. Contact the labour board and ask what action can be taken and if the legislation protects your job. You don't have to press charges, you just want information. Once you have the information, it is at this time you choose your course of action.
2006-12-19 18:12:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with your first 2 answers, also your time cards or time sheets are proof that you've worked. Call the corporate office and complain....you're absent-minded boss isn't doing you any favors these days. Best of luck to you.
2006-12-19 18:06:45 · answer #4 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You boss is the one who is at fault for this, you state unemployment office should know about this, they will make them pay you for back time and if they don't want to do it, they will make them pay you more. You boss is getting the company in trouble, if she haven't reported you SS#, that is against the law and it is cutting your retirement and SS benefits.
2006-12-19 18:08:59 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have ever right to contact the labor department. They're not paying for, why should you care what trouble they get into? Also, I would stop working until they reimburse you for the month of work you gave them.
2006-12-19 18:06:09 · answer #6 · answered by Kristy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would raise know what over it. That is ridiculous. I think she should have to pay you what you owe plus interest for holding your paycheck. I would call corporate and tell them what is going on. If they act like its no big deal then tell them you will be contacting your lawyer and they will be contacting them soon. That will get their butt on the ball. good luck
2006-12-19 18:06:55 · answer #7 · answered by 1st-time-mommy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local State Unemployment Office and ask what can be done - quickly
2006-12-19 18:01:53 · answer #8 · answered by Happy Camper 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
GET A NEW JOB!
2006-12-19 18:05:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋