Can a job hire me at 7.25/hr and only pay me 7.00/hr on my paycheck?

Question

I was hired at a new job a couple of moths ago and I just realized on my paycheck that I am only getting 7.00/hr I found my orientation papers I got when I started and they said I was hired at 7.25/hr Is this legal?Is their anything I can do about this? I told my boss about this and she said it was a mistake the HR lady made and not to worry about it because I would get a raise when my probation period was over Any advise would be very appreciated

Answer 1

legal - you have been hired to the position that pays 7.25
ONCE you are out of probation - - - - - - - -

so yeah = = there is more fine print you did not read - or hear in orientation

how long is your probation ?

mine was a year!

all the best

Answer 2

Provided that there isn't anything on your orientation paper or other documents (or even orally) that you are earning $7.00/hour during probation that will increase to $7.25/hour after successfully passing the probationary period, then your company owes you money for the .25 cents/hour they're shorting you.

Advice: Make a copy of your orientation paper wherein your wage is stated and your paycheck stub and write a note to your HR person noting the discrepancy between the two. Then, keep a copy of the note. If the problem isn't resolved immediately, I'd personally visit her and point out the money that you were shorted.

I wouldn't wait until the probation period is over because you are not guaranteed that they'll keep you on and, if they don't, you are out the money they owe you. Also, it could be a headache on your part to try to recoup the money after the fact.

Answer 3

Go directly to the HR person, take in your orientation papers that state what you are supposed to be earning and talk to her calmly about the mistake.

Don't tell her you discussed this with your boss, unless she asks you. Just say 'I noticed there was an error in my pay rate and I just wanted to let you know so it can be fixed." If she asks if you talked to your boss about it, say I mentioned it to him/her, but I decided to take care of it myself.

Simple as that.

Answer 4

I would take your paperwork to HR and show them the error and ask that they correct it going forward. If you have an offer letter or something else stating what your hourly rate is then they need to honor that. You don't have to wait until your introductory period is over to get that.

Answer 5

You should be careful to make sure they raise it. They are required to pay you at the wage they hired unless there is consent from both sides. If nothing happens keep asking, and if you need to, call your local union representative

Answer 6

That's illegal. You can actually bring this matter to court, just make sure you have the documents to back your claim up.

Answer 7

No, you could sue them for that