Work was complete>Time was clocked in. Can employer refuse to pay
2006-12-23 23:41:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Okay, I'm assuming that you are in the USA and that you were an employee - if not my answer won't apply, but here goes: If your employer is refusing to pay you for time that you worked, whether you were clocked in or not, they can be in deep, deep trouble. In other words, even if you forgot to clock in, they have to pay you if you can document that you worked. If you were clocked in and actually worked, they have to pay you, even if you made a mistake or something bad happened during that time. The FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) requires them to pay you for all hours worked and your local Department of Labor will ensure that they do. Even if you quit afterwards, there is no "safe harbor" for an employer to not pay an employee for time worked. Here's my advice if you're assertive enough to do it - Call the employer and tell them that you have not been paid for time worked. Be specific about the missing time. Tell them that you really don't want to get the Labor Department involved, but that you are aware of your rights and expect payment. If you don't want to talk to them about it because you still work there or just don't feel comfy doing it - go to the DOL (locally) and tell them the situation. They can do an investigation for you and force payment. They will also investigate their other pay practices while they are there. If you still work there be careful of this as - even though they are not allowed to retaliate - they can subtly retaliate and make your work life unhappy. If you do still work there I'd look for something else - you obviously can't trust them. Good luck!
2006-12-24 00:03:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the dol has advised you of your options. there aren't any others, but 150 seems steep for a small claims case. is the DOL suggesting you file a normal court case? that seems unnecessary. how much more effort are you willing to spend to collect 330 bucks?
2016-05-23 03:39:44 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could have slipped their mind. Advise them politely that your job has completed and you would like to be paid. If that fails, consult the public agency for their advice on how to collect your cheque.
2006-12-24 00:25:30 · answer #3 · answered by SingGirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no contact the labor department they can help you collect
2006-12-23 23:44:06 · answer #4 · answered by autumnbrookblue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact the dept. of labor
2006-12-23 23:49:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its possible if there is reason to believe you manipulated a timeclock.
2006-12-23 23:43:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋