I picked up a 2nd job to help pay for my wedding in August. We were told that we would get paid bi-weekly. Within the first 2 months my employer was already skipping payroll periods. We eventually got paid but now I am in a HUGH jam. I haven't gotten paid since the beginning of Feb. He owes me 100 and 1/2 hours of work. This is 6 weeks of pay. I know that he is in over his head financially, but why should that fall on me? I was being patient and still working, but yesterday I saw 2 things that bothered me. One was the HELP WANTED sign he put up. So, he plans to hire someone else and he hasn't paid me. Two was a hand written schedule that said "week ending 2/25" and under my name he had 6 hours. Well, I started writing all of my hours down back in January when he started to "forget" to call in the payroll(that is the excuse he gives me).
My question is, how long should I do this for, I don't want to get him in trouble, but I really feel like he is going to screw me.
2007-03-20 06:43:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I really am in a tight spot, I feel he will fire me if I push too hard on this. Any advice, legal or otherwise?
My fiancee is about to blow a gasket over this. And that is NOT a good thing.
2007-03-20 06:45:12 · update #1
I forgot to finish my statement about the 6 hours he had written down, in the book I write my hours in, I show 15 & 1/2 for that week. My only proof would be my little book and the customers who see me in there regularly.
2007-03-20 06:47:31 · update #2
Department of Labor and an attorney
2007-03-20 09:55:56 · answer #1 · answered by Tammy C 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Each state should have a department involving labor. They all call these organizations something different, but it usually has the word "labor" in it.
Look em up for your state, then call in. You'll put in a claim and a state representative will investigate. Unfortunately like most things involving state or federal agencies, this is not going to be a very fast process.
If they rule in favor of you, you'll get your wages plus interest.
I had something similar happen to me in Texas some years back. I called the Texas Department of Labor, put in a claim, then was eventually awarded everything I was owed.
I'm sorry this happened to you as well. It's terribly stressful and could be avoided if some people weren't complete ***holes.
A lawyer can do the same things, only you'd have to pay them. Where as the state department of labor would not charge a dime.
2007-03-20 06:51:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can try calling your State Employment Commission or Department of Labor. They will usually put the fear in an employer. There are very specific laws concerning employee payroll and timeliness of payment. Hopefully this is not an "under the table" job, if so then you might be screwed. It also sounds like you might need a better system of verifying hours worked.
2007-03-20 06:51:48 · answer #3 · answered by MajorTom © 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your very wise to keep track of your hours,that is going to be your saving grace.You need to call the labor board and they will advise you exactly what to do.The beauty of this whole thing is this guys breaking the law in a big way,but he doesn't stand a chance not to pay you if you do your homework.Don't be intimidated by his behavior,because you will get your money or he can sit in the pokey where he belongs.I definitely smell a rat with his behavior,he probably hires young people all the time and does what he's doing to you and then replaces them without pay.But you are not going to allow this to happen because you are 100 percent in the right,and have your wages coming.The labor board is there to help you,you explain exactly whats going on and they will guide you on how to handle this.Don't worry,be strong and be the one who doesn't let this jerk get away with this bulls*it.(and the best thing of all is that you have kept track of your hours....bravo!!
2007-03-20 07:03:08 · answer #4 · answered by FYIIM1KO 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Afraid he'll fire you and what? You'll loose your paycheck?
You haven't GOTTEN any paychecks - so you are are basically volunteering for him. Call the state labor board and tell them what you have told us. An employer MUST pay wages earned and the taxes owed - so not only is he screwing you over he is screwing over the IRS - and they aren't going to be happy about that.
If he fires you - then I would get an attorney and the state labor board behind me to take this man to court.
2007-03-20 06:49:08 · answer #5 · answered by Susie D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are working for free, you either do something about it or let it go. There are Labor agencies that handle this type situation. Do you use a time clock to punch in and out? If not, you will have a hard time proving your hours.
2007-03-20 06:51:10 · answer #6 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look honestly you have waited long enough it isa felony charge to not pay your employees i think it is like hiring with intent not to pay or something like that / so i would contact an attorney and let them contact him
2007-03-20 06:48:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the reality is that you are not getting him in trouble...he did it himself....the fact is you earned that pay and you deserve it...if you think it is worth it you MAY be able to take him to small claims court, but i warn you to be prepared when you go...have all your paperwork in order and with you at the time...GET YOUR MONEY unless you like working for free...
2007-03-20 06:48:29 · answer #8 · answered by Mark N 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
umm... this is a second job??? you can get one of those anywhere! why do you care how he feels or upsetting him? This is you and your life he's messing with, don't take that crap off anybody! Take the weasel to court!
2007-03-20 06:48:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stop working.
2007-03-20 06:54:01 · answer #10 · answered by pelister56 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋