QUESTION
What recourse do I have if we are not paid for 50 hours worked and employer says he can’t afford to pay us all?
Asked on Apr 05th, 2014 on Labor and Employment - Wisconsin
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The store I worked for was abruptly closed one day. Literally, this man came in and told us all to get our stuff and leave. Now after a few months the store was reopened and I went back to work with the new management. Pay was due last Friday but we were told there was a glitch in the computer and we'd all get paid this Friday. When each person went to get their checks they were woefully deficient. When I got my check it not only did not include the amount due from last Friday but was also payment for 32 weeks when I'd worked 50 hours. I need this money to pay for college tuition. Thank you very much for your help.
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Find another job, or get used to working for free.
Answered on Apr 15th, 2014 at 8:25 PM
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Report the employer to your state's department of labor - and maybe you should think about finding a new job; this employer doesn't sound like it can make it.
Answered on Apr 14th, 2014 at 6:21 AM
Contact the Wisconsin Equal Right Division/Wage & Hour Section or if you're not in Wisconsin contact the US Dept. of Labor.
Answered on Apr 11th, 2014 at 6:14 PM