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Payroll law question?
Is it illegal for a company to not be able to pay an employee on payday? I work in Texas and yesterday was the third time this year that the company I work for has not had my check available on pay day. People come up on their days off and no checks. We are just wondering if there is any legal action that can be taken. Many peoples accounts go into over-draft because of this. They wil forget to pick them up or say oh the office people went home early. Etc. etc.
8 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Legally, they are required to pay you by the 5th day following the end of your payroll period. Morally, they should tell you checks will not be ready on payday. My best advice, get another job. Sounds like they have financial problems.
- 1 decade ago
It is ILLEGAL! You need to contact the Wage and Labor board in your area! Your employer is also ultimately responsible for the over draft fees as well.
If an employer has a posted payroll date, they have to give 30 days notice if that date is going to change!
Have all your documentation when you call. They will want details and plenty of infomation. You may also want to ask your co-workers if you can give their name and number to collaborate your story.
I have worked in payroll for almost 10 years, I know what kind of trouble an employer can get into for messing with peoples pay!
- 1 decade ago
Same thing happens to me on a regular basis. We probably work for the same company. If you really feel the need, you could talk to the better business bureau. They will tell you your rights, if what they are doing is illegal, etc.
P.S. - The company should pay any overdraft fees/bounced check fees if you did not receive a check on payday. If they don't, complain.
- kjLv 71 decade ago
It sounds to me like a cover up of some kind is going on. Like, maybe they are trying to "buy time" so there will be money in the bank to cover those checks. This is wrong. I live in Texas, too. I think you need to contact the Texas Employment Commission. Give them all the details you have and let them decide and guide you.
- ?Lv 44 years ago
i do no longer think there is that this variety of regulation. maximum banks will carry a examine over $2,500.00 for 7 to 10 company days in the event that they are unfamiliar with the two you or the remitter. considering you're a sparkling customer, they are legally interior of their real to place this variety of carry on your examine. nonetheless, only because of the fact they are legally allowed to do this would not advise they could. have you ever tried calling the financial enterprise?
- 1 decade ago
Yes it is illegal. Visit your states website for the producers that need to be followed.
- 1 decade ago
legally they have to have them to you or in the mail to you by 5:00pm on payday. after that i don't know what you could do
- Anonymous1 decade ago
It is not legal. You should report it to the labor board.
