i have to work alone at a car wash and the owner doesn't pay right shorts my hours and there's a lot of stress and humiliation from owner towards me
2007-12-09 11:21:20 · 6 answers · asked by george b 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Call the Unemployment Office. They should be able to help you. (Can vary by state, but generally "No" - UNLESS you can show you were forced to quit "Constructive Discharge", but it doesn't sound like you are at that level.)
You should also keep copies of your timecard before you turn them in.
Also, I worry about your safety if you are there alone?
In any case, start looking for a new job NOW - before you quit.
Best of luck!
2007-12-09 11:30:28 · answer #1 · answered by tigglys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally no. There can be exceptions if you quit for what the unemployment people rule is just cause. Stress, and humiliation from owner, isn't likely to qualify though.
If he's shorting your paycheck, that is a separate legal issue. Have you talked to him about that? Keep track of your hours and the next time it happens, talk to him to see what he has that differs from your records. If your records match but the hours on your check don't match the records and he doesn't fix it immediately, contact your state labor department.
2007-12-09 19:46:45 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The burden of proof would be on you here. If you can prove you are being shortchanges (keep a separate time card) you would have a case against him for back wages. If you have to work alone, that should be evidence that you were there during business hours even if it doesn't show on your time card. Someone has to be there.
2007-12-09 19:25:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like I always tell new employees,"Write down your hours and keep track of them". If you've been doing that,then I suggest you go in person to U.S. Department of Labor - Wage and Hour Division and ask to speak to an investigator. Let him /her know what is going on in detail.
2007-12-09 19:39:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It might depend on your state, in PA if you quit you are not eligible. However if you feel as if you are being mistreated you should bring it up with whatever government dept. you have in that state, like a Labor & Industry Dept.
2007-12-09 19:27:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you can....Just try and look for another job while you're working
2007-12-09 19:29:28 · answer #6 · answered by THE CROP KICK CHICK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋