I need help with my current job.?

Question

I have had my current job for almost 4 months now. I started as a temp and was hired after 520 hrs.
The problem: About a month ago they paid me for 32 hrs when I actually had 43 hrs. It took them 10 days to correct it.
Last week I got paid for only 39 hrs when I had 40 hrs. I sent the financial mngr an email re: this. Still haven't had an answer.
I work 6:30a 3:00p mon, wed, th, sat, & sun
with 1/2hr for lunch. I don't know what to do if this keeps happening. Does anyone else have these type of problems?

Answer 1

It sounds like there might be some glitch in converting your status from a temp to a regular employee. I worked as a temp at different times and then got hired by the company; the process is not always smooth.

Make sure you attend orientation, read the employees' handbook, and be certain you are reporting your hours according to company policy. If you are doing everything right, and the problem continues, speak to your supervisor or whoever is next in the chain of command: don't go over anyone's head, be polite, and have documentation to prove your case.

The problem should clear up if you follow these steps. If it does not, there are Fair Labor laws, and all states have wages and hours advocates to whom you can appeal.

Answer 2

There is something wrong with your calculation regarding how many hours you worked. First you know employers do not have to pay for you 1/2 hour lunch break unless they say they will be paying it as part of contract document. However, it looks like you work 8 hours a day excluding the half an hour lunch for 5 days a week which makes up 40 hours not 43 hours. This sounds like your getting paid weekly not bi-weekly like most companies do which would be 80 hours per 2 weeks. However, it also depends when the pay period cut off date is which is why you probably got only lets say 32 or 39 hours per week. You should find out more about how they start and cut off pay period, so you know how many hours you do have per week and keep track of all statements and hours you work. By law, all employer must tell you how many hours, what is taken off part of taxes, and if any days you had to work on statutory holidays which may means time an a half of your wage per hour or double times the wage you make on part of your pay stub. Or did you take any time off or had a day off on statutory Holiday during your first month which you are not entitle to being paid for it, until the next Holiday depending on the type of job you are doing. Some don't pay you holidays unless you work it. You should also check into your government guidelines on employment and employers standard act at a government institution. Good luck on your job.

Answer 3

I have worse problems. I live in RI and I need to get up at 630 everyday so I can catch a 7:22 train to Boston. The train Station is 20 min from my house and once i get there I have to pay 3 dollars to park about a 1/2 mile away and sprint to the train so I dont miss it. The train takes an hour to get there which I pay $250 a month. I get there at 8:15 and have to start my work day. I pretty much work thru lunch and get out at 6:30 not knowing if I should put overtime. I get home at 8:30 and have to do it all over again the next day.

Answer 4

keep a complete record of what times you work, copy of time cards, time sheets, time recorders. it seems you work for a company that is still wanting to call you part time and the manager is trying to "adjust"your hours to conform to that policy. documentation is everything so keep up with it.
maybe you need to get a job that has a set amount of hours
and a set pay. the best of luck to you.

Answer 5

no this shouldn't happen, the law states that you are due your salary on your designated payday. not 10 days later. so, once payroll is aware of errors that same day they need to fix it by writing a check for the amt still due --that same day (be firm and don't let them give you the round around)

Answer 6

Go back to temp work..that company is going under.....