Hi, I am 16, live in Ohio, and work at Dairy Queen. I get paid $5.50/hour although the minimum wage is $6.85. They call it "training wage" . I have been working there for about three weeks now, but my friend has been working there for a month and is still on the training wage. And we both do more and better work then people who have been there for many months. Also we had no notice that we would be receiving a "training wage" we were never told this at anytime We do not get tips or anything like that either. So I am just wondering how it is legal for them to rip us off like this?????
2007-05-19 15:11:01 · 9 answers · asked by jared_stuck 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The employer is obligated to pay you the "Federal minimum wage". This is specially so, if the employer did not contract with you in advance, that you were going to be a trainee for a specified period of time. They must have all that in writing, applied it indiscriminately and make it known timely to all concerned. You may want to contact the Federal Employment security commission and the Employment security commission of Ohio.
2007-05-21 15:31:06 · answer #1 · answered by johnfarber2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find your DQ employee manual and read what it says about "training wage". Many companies pay a "training wage" until you can prove you know the job and are ready to leave training status. Usually you have performance review to see if you are ready to leave training status. Speak to the store manager and if you don't get a reasonable response, go see the Wage and Hour office to find out if you have a legal complaint. One bit of warning though.... even though they're not supposed to, firms that have whatever Govt. office come down on them tend to find ways of getting back at those who complained (shortened schedules, rearranged or short notice schedules, etc.). Once you get tripped up they have legal ways that show you broke the rules and now they have an excuse to let you go. Good Luck and don't be afraid to take your good work ethic to someone who'll appreciate it.
2007-05-27 09:53:31 · answer #2 · answered by Mark C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If minimum wage in your state is $6.85, then no it is not legal. I suggest you go to your local employment services office and inquire as to what the minimum wage actually is. The board of wages and hours is where you need to bring a claim if you are not being paid minimum wage.
2007-05-19 15:44:26 · answer #3 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there are many exceptions to min wage laws, age, type of work, all allow for some exceptions. There is a training wage in many states that has a lower rate than the standard min wage.
But of course you are 16 with a job, be happy.
2007-05-19 15:16:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it is not legal at all. A training wage can't be lower then the min. wage. Of it is not legal. This is old con with a new twist. Call the wage and hour division and they can tell you if you have any recourse.
2007-05-19 15:23:05 · answer #5 · answered by the light exposes the darkenss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously it is legal in Ohio. Most places I know of, and I've
been around a lot, have an entry level pay scale that is
somewhat higher then minimum wage.
2007-05-19 15:17:33 · answer #6 · answered by producer_vortex 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
UM look up the labor laws in OHIO.. The national min. wage is $5.50 per hour. And Minors don't have to be paid min. wage anywhere anyway. Check it out.
2007-05-27 14:37:57 · answer #7 · answered by SUE ELLEN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The next time you serve the large chocolate malt to a customer, say that would three dollars and forty cents and 1300 calories.
2007-05-26 05:34:57 · answer #8 · answered by jackbutler5555 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the DQ way... it's legal... stick it out til you find something better. Typical for most eateries... Good luck! ;}
2007-05-27 12:34:37 · answer #9 · answered by Shur-fire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends what state or jurestiction
2007-05-27 09:08:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋