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What are the first steps I should take if I believe the job I quit a week ago shorted me a couple hours on my last check? Any help is appreciated, thanks.
Job shorted me a couple hours on my last check
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Take your boss hostage
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u have any documentation that proves that you were indeed working on the hours that you feel were shorted? If you do, take them to HR and it should get squared away.
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No, I get direct deposit. I could go there and get some print outs of them but I have a feeling they might not cooperate with me. Guess it doesn't hurt to try...
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How many hours were you shorted?
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Doesn't your job HAVE to provide you with a check stub, whether it be physical or online?
I don't think they'll give you a hard time if you ask for your check stub.
I don't think they'll give you a hard time if you ask for your check stub.
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Say something?
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Shorten the register up.
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Get it the ski mask way.
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SRS thinking of doing so. Got to put that work in if you wanna get that respect put on your name.
I only got shorted like 3 hrs though...
I only got shorted like 3 hrs though...
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Call your ex manager or send an email saying u worked: ______ many hours but were only paid for ______ many hours
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Contrary to popular belief, there is NO federal law that requires employers to provide paystubs - the law varies from state to state. In states like Mississippi, it is perfectly legal for an employer to withhold that information.
Doesn't matter if its 3 hours or 3 days, you worked to earn that money. Do not allow your former employer to steal from you.
I agree that you should contact your former manager/supervisor. Send them a letter by CERTIFIED MAIL requesting your pay stub so that you can verify your income for tax purposes. Make sure to KEEP YOUR CERTIFIED MAIL RECIEPT. Do not accuse them of shorting you in the letter, and instead approach it as if you are verifying information for taxes. Assuming that they give you the information, you should be able to sort out any inconsistencies with HR from there.
If they refuse or give you excuses as to why they can't provide your paystubs, or if they send you a paystub that is inconsistent with your past income, contact your local Department of Labor or Labor Commission IMMEDIATELY and file a wage claim. The cerified mail receipt will come in handy, as many state labor laws have protections in place for employees going through a wage dispute. In places like California, employers have 72 hrs to pay you ALL the money owed. If they fail to do this you can be paid your full salary for each day until you receive it. Another bonus is that many states will reimburse attorney fees following a labor dispute assuming you win, if it happens to get that far.
Don't assume this was malicious, unless you have reason to believe that. Simply ask for your records in a professional manner via certified mail and verify all of the information. If the information on your paystub doesn't add up, or if you run into issues getting that info, contact the department of labor in your area and start a wage claim.
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Check your time sheet and make sure you aren't making a mistake. I don't know if you do paper or electronic, but someone had to sign off on it. Make sure the final approved draft reflects what you feel you should have been paid. If you are right about being shorted, then talk to your former supervisor about it or go directly to payroll.
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What's that... like $16 after taxes?
Just keep it movin bruh.
Just keep it movin bruh.
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Fam if your employer really did short you and mentioned no reason why it's time to move on as well.
I'd fight this and start stockpiling job opportunities.
I'd fight this and start stockpiling job opportunities.
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Don't matter if it's $6 or $16, it's the principle. If OP worked the hours he claims, he deserves to be compensated for them.
Besides, you out here frontin' like $16 won't get you decent dinner at KFC...stop it!
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Exactly. Aint no free labor round these parts op. Get yo cheese
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Charge it to the game, blood
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If you really felt like getting your money, you wod have already started the process.
