I worked at a gas station a few months ago. They own three gas stations, including a Citgo. I live in Augusta, Georgia. Many nights they made me work by myself, I would work about 37 hours a week.. when I was training one girl we had a gas drive off, they took it out my paycheck. If a drawer was $5 short, they took it out my paycheck. They made me pay them $8 for drinking a fountain drink before they'd give me my last paycheck. We closed at 10 Pm I had paperwork they wouldn't pay me past 10PM though but wanted the paper work done. We weren't allowed to take breaks and I worked anywhere from a 9-10 hr. shift. They let us have a tab, so I wasn't mad about them taking that out my paycheck but they would take every little shortage out and yell at me all the time. They never showed me how to see if I was short sometimes they wouldn't tell me I was short just take it out. So about 37 hours = $50 paycheck. I want compensation, just not sure if this was legal or how 2 go about it?
2007-12-02 13:16:07 · 6 answers · asked by ♥ ac ♥ 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
They also refused to give me a letter of termination stating I quit when really they fired me because apperently I stold something but I promise I never did!
2007-12-02 13:16:47 · update #1
Would you really rather be fired than quit? You should be glad to be out of there.
Unless you can get someone to help you pro bono, it will probably take more money and certainly more time than it's worth to take them to court. Chalk it up to experience. Yes, there are bad employers out there.
2007-12-02 13:24:07 · answer #1 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My sister in law manages a Hardees, their rules are similar. Shes hadf to make up shortages high as $500.00 out her pocket. Best you talk to a lawyer, most give 1 free visit.
2007-12-02 21:23:47 · answer #2 · answered by hotvw1914cc 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go strait to the authorities. Check out the BBB. Get a lawyer now!!!!
2007-12-02 21:21:54 · answer #3 · answered by Lord Minion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the GA dept of Labor. Their website is:
www.dol.state.ga.us
2007-12-02 21:21:22 · answer #4 · answered by roscoedeadbeat 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just get a new job, and forget about all that.
2007-12-02 21:21:51 · answer #5 · answered by anti-lib 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may want to talk to your local better business bureau.
2007-12-02 21:20:42 · answer #6 · answered by lovemykids! 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋