I started a new job 2 weeks ago and was told by my employer that it was a monthly salaried position. At the end of month he refused to pay me anything saying I was only there 2 weeks and he wanted me to work a lying fortnight! He would pay me a months salary at the end of Oct but withhold the 2 weeks until such times as I left. I thought that conditions such as this had to be stated upon taking up the job and not just because its pay day and he decided not to pay me for my 2 weeks. What can I do about the situation.
2007-09-30 03:49:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
It is a small business, however none of the other employees had to do this and it was not mentioned as part of my terms and conditions. Any other job that I have had, you were either paid for the part of the month you had been there or your terms and conditions clearly stated otherwise, its a straight salaried clerical job, not production or manufacturing were targets are taken into account.
2007-09-30 04:33:00 · update #1
You need an attorney now. I worked at a hotel and damaged one of their vehicles and my manager told me they would be deducting money from my check. I went and got a lawyer who put in a call to my former manager and in 5 minutes a resolution....."You can pick up your check tomorrow." I paid her $50 of her $200 per hour time and I was on my way.
Today I use a service that gives me unlimited access to Attorneys. That $50 I paid her pays for 2 months access to 40 attorneys for my whole family and all of my legal issues.....my how times are a changing.
You may want to look into it for yourself if you can't afford $200 per hour.
2007-10-03 15:59:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the building trade it is common to do a lying week but nowhere else to my knowledge.
If you started say on the 15th of the month and employees got paid on the 30th the you are definitely entitled to the days in between. That is an absolute disgrace. I hope you signed a contract though. Even small businesses have certain codes that they have to obey re: employee rights. Don't put up with it.
2007-10-01 05:56:55 · answer #2 · answered by leannecath 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the US, we are typically behind by a couple weeks. If I start on the 1st, I get paid on the 23rd. For the 15th through the end of the month, I get paid on the 9th of the next month.
I would suspect that you will get this money at some point. Correct? You could politely ask for it when you boss is in a good mood.
You may not want to make too much of a stink. You may end up on the street.
2007-09-30 12:29:28 · answer #3 · answered by Steve B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most every employer withholds the first 2 weeks pay. It's common practice. I don't think you can do anything about it.
Have you consulted the Employee Handbook? Can you speak to the Human Resources Manager? You would probably find this policy in writing this way.
2007-09-30 10:58:55 · answer #4 · answered by artistagent116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it a small firm? in which case seek advice outside such as CAB.
If it is a larger firm check out your contract with your HR person.
2007-09-30 10:58:05 · answer #5 · answered by JuJu 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He probably can! I'd look for another job, if he can do things like this so early do you really want to continue working for him? Get out now, at least he will have to give you back the two weeks he withheld!
2007-09-30 11:00:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No he should not. You have worked those 2 weeks so you should be paid for them. Check your contract.
2007-09-30 10:58:19 · answer #7 · answered by Mitch Connor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO he can NOT with hold your salary.
Go and talk to the CAB or go and talk to a Solicitor at one of their free legal surgery. They will be able to advise you properly, and intervine or write a letter to youe boss explaining the trouble it is causing you.
2007-10-01 03:55:41 · answer #8 · answered by k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you,he has no right to hold your money if you do not have to work a week/month in hand.Go to C.A.Bureau.
2007-09-30 10:54:14 · answer #9 · answered by beavis b 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋