My employer paid me with a bounced check?

Tell your employer the check bounced and they need to pay you in cash PLUS the costs that you incurred. You can take the check to their bank and cash it there. They can't tell you the balance and most won't tell you if the check can clear because if all those checks come in at once, they may not all clear.

If they don't make it right, file a complaint with your state labor board. And I would start job hunting. When that happens, unless they didn't get a deposit in on time, it means the company is in financial trouble and you are likely to lose your job.

Take it to your employer and ask for a cash replacement including your bank charge. If he won 't give it to you, report him to the police for fraud and report it to the Dept. of Labor. If he honestly was hoping he would be "in money" by the time you cashed your check, then ask him how many days it will take to have your money. Then, wait a few more days. Meanwhile, start looking for another job.

I suggest you contact the nearest Department of Labor and tell them about your employer paying you with a bad check.

Looks like you work for a company have lately come to admire, a company that does not make a profit

it means your company is insolvent , trading while insolvent is a felony as is issuing worthless checks, look for a new job asap