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My job lost my check? |
A job I recently quit from lost my check. I went there on Friday the 17 and they couldn't find it.. What should I do? They also took out money for my uniform which I wasn't aware of.. do you think the company could get in trouble for this? State law varies, but at most, the longest they can wait to "pay you" is the next pay period. A lot of states have a 3 day rule and if you are in California... who knows... I think it's like the same day, but I can't remember. If they were paying you early because you quit, then they may have some leeway (again, depends on what state you are in), but if they lost a check that was due at the normal pay period - they HAVE to issue a new check. Period. It's not optional. The FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) governs wage and hour law on a federal level (through the department of labor), and information is available at www.dol.gov. You can also go here to find a link to your state department of labor and find out what your state specific laws are. As for the deduction for the uniform - the deduction was for company property and not for hours or missed work, so more than likely, it's a legal deducation as those uniforms are a legitimate business expense to the company and therefore, a loss if not returned. However, again, laws vary from state to state and MOST companies should have you sign something when you are hired or issued the uniform stating you've received company property and are aware that you could be financially responsible (or more specifically, payroll deducted) for the cost of damages and replacement. If they didn't have you sign anything, again this would also be governed by your state department of labor, and if they claim it's an improper deduction, the company can be fined by the DOL for every day that they don't pay you that money (again assuming it's an improper deduction - but the catch is, you have to file the claim). Good luck. Source(s): http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/wages/index... What did they tell you they'd do? I'm sure they will replace the missing check. Ask them "Nicely" to re-issue your paycheck. Do you have a uniform? they told you you would pay for it? Just be nice to them and ask them. good luck. hi check this link its useful http://workathomedataentrysites.blogspot... . They must replace yoru check. Each states has different limits on when a terminated employee must be paid, ranging from 24 hours to the next pay period. The employer may deduct uniform and other costs from your check but it must inform you that it will do so - it is probably somewhere in your new hire paperwork that they will take your uniform costs out of your check. |
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