is this even legal in florida? He held back almost a week and a half 8 months ago when my husband started with him. I dont know what he will do about next weeks check if he cant even pay my hubby his full check this week! Can we fight him, or call the police?
2007-08-23 01:38:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Probably not but what are you going to do. If he doesn't have the money, then he doesn't have the money. I had this problem with one of my bosses. His paychecks started bouncing. So, I went and found another job. If you never receive the money, you can always take him to small claims court.
2007-08-23 01:46:08 · answer #1 · answered by babyquestion24 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You contact the Bureau of Labor and Industries in your state. It should be called something like, i.e.:
Oregon State Bureau of Labor & Industries
Wage Claim Complaint Division
Whatever state you're in there is a state agency that handles failure by employers to pay wages due employees. It appears your husband's employer has a habit of not paying his employees (at least your husband but if you can establish more, this is a good thing because it goes more in your husband's favor and adds more credibility) and this is against the law.
Make sure your husband writes down the first, second, third, etc., times when his employer didn't pay him and how much each loss was. When he files the wage claim, he will need this information.
Gees, I hope this has helped. Also, contact the Secretary of State in your state. You can find both agencies online no doubt. Ask the SOS what all can be done to an employer who refuses to pay employees as required to do so. They may take away the employer's license to do business, fine him or both, but they will make him pay wages to those he's screwing over.
Let me know if this helps, and I wish you well. My first wage claim was when I was about 16, lol. Looks like things haven't changed much, but have only worsened.
Good luck.
2007-08-23 01:53:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have no immediate legal recourse. I'm assuming that your husband works for a small company. You can file suit if he doesn't pay, but that's about it. I'm a carpenter, and I have run into this problem many times. A small company often has a 'zero' balance in the bank. It might not be a matter of 'holding' the money. The money might simply NOT be there.
If you husband is unhappy with this arrangement, he should find a new job. Certainly, if he has been there 8 months, he should have a pretty good idea if this company is a 'winner', or if he is in a losing situation.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Good luck.
2007-08-23 01:49:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The police won't help because this is a civil matter and not criminal. Your only option would be to sue him for the pay which would cost more than the pay itself. Was your husband eventually paid the week and 1/2 that was held back? My advice would be for your husband to look for a new job. It sounds like the company is having cash flow issues which is indicative of much larger problems.
2007-08-23 01:47:16 · answer #4 · answered by The Oracle of Delphi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless it was on paper, you can not do anything about it. With any contract, agreement etc... it has to be on paper for you to make it legal/illegal etc..... even though it is not a correct behavior on their part, there is little you can do. You have the option of taking it, learning excel and asking for a raise,leaving, or taking the pay lower, look for another job in the meantime and just when you have become more reliable and useful, leave them. It seems they are either real bad people or they did not pay much attention during the application precess, either way it leaves much to say about the kind of boss' they are.
2016-05-20 22:52:16 · answer #5 · answered by myrtle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could fight him on it, but it's likely not worth the time, energy, and expense to do it.
I would save yourself the trouble and start looking for a new job. This 'boss' obviously cannot manage a business well. He's either not making enough money to pay your husband (a bad sign that the business is doing poorly), or he's mis-managing his money so that he doesn't have enough to pay your husband. Both situations are ultimately bad for the stability of your husband's job.
You are seeing the handwriting on the wall, and you should jump ship before he gets laid off with absolutely no warning. His boss's inability to pay a consistent salary is your warning!
The good thing is, this is America and our economy is booming with lots of jobs to be had. Don't wait for the shoe to drop before you start looking. I know the economy is suffering in Florida b/c of property taxes and homeowner's insurance, but this is all the more reason to act early in searching for a better job.
2007-08-23 01:51:32 · answer #6 · answered by julie m 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Small claims court costs only a filing fee. Once you win your case ( and you will have to PROVE the time was worked, money owed etc. ) then you can go after the companies assets. This is not limited to $$ , but any tools or equipment the company owns. It's apretty good bet you will be fired, but that simply means unemployment, and there is something the GOVERNMENT doesn't accept 1/2 payment for!
2007-08-23 02:04:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Report him to the NLRB (National Labor Relations Board). There may be a local office in your town.
2007-08-23 01:45:27 · answer #8 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your husband can quit working for the man. You can sue the employer in small claims court for what is owed.
2007-08-23 01:45:19 · answer #9 · answered by regerugged 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The police can not do anything about it. You have to contact an attorney and it is illegal to not pay him the entire amount.
2007-08-23 01:47:18 · answer #10 · answered by aintlifegrand 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋