money troubles?

Question

ok, heres the rundown. my dad works for a major corporation, and he recently switched from going full time to part time, so he could get a 2nd job at a mcahine shop that pays more. anyway, m y dad's company said that they were going to reduce his wages to make up for this. they didnt tell him how much, but it was supposed tobe reduced 25%, however, the change must have not gotten registered, and they still payed him the previous amount. they told my dad on tuesday, and now to make up for it, they are taking it all out of his next check, which puts the grand total at 0.00$. i was just wondering if there is anything we can do about this, because this just doesn't seem fair. i mean, i can see them wanting their money back, but they are a multi billion $, international corporation, and we are not, they could jhave least asked for it back in small incrememnts over time, not all at once. any suggestions would be appreciated.

Answer 1

You really aren't supposed to take back wages without the employee being aware of it and actually signing a form that states that. I would go to the payroll department and speak with the paymaster and explain that you cannot afford for the entire amount to be deducted at once. See if they won't set you up with a payment schedule of at least a couple of payments with the provision that if employment terminates for whatever reason, the total amount will be due at that time.

Answer 2

What they are doing is not fair, but it is legal. Besides, you already have the money that would be getting paid in the next check so there should be no change in how much money you have available to pay bills.

As far as suggestions, try talking to the company's HR people and working something out.

Answer 3

May not be fair, but he basically got pre paid for his work.
If it's that big of a deal, it sounds like your dad has money management issues.