is it legal for your employer  to hold back your wages for 1 day?
822947
yeah usually they pay on the friday though even if the day you get paid is a sunday.
409540
This is against the policy at the company that I work for. A reduction in hours is considered to be an adverse action since it has an adverse affect on your income. Any adverse action requires a notice period, depending on what it is. I don't know about a law suit, but you should contact your human resource manager and let them know what happened. Your boss may have cut your hours without consulting HR and doesn't know that he can't do it without notice. But even if that is the case, if the manager has a justified reason to cut your hours, HR will advise him of the proper way to do it... so I would be brushing up my resume :)
81635
That sounds to me like he was late and if there are strict guidelines to putting in the time then you'll have to wait.  The company does have expenses related to processing payroll and holding things up for 1 check could prevent the entire company from getting paid (many payroll processing companies require 1 to 2 days).  \n\nIt sounds to me like a big company that doesnt really care about their employees to me though.\n\nSource - i run a payroll processing company.
391851
there are no laws... but in the employer's policies there might be something about being sent home early.  Like where I work, we do not have to go unless we want to and they can not work us less than 4 hours unless we want to work less.
789242
If you are an hourly employee, yes they are required to pay you.  If they aren't, go up the chain of command and document it very well.  If you still don't have any results, then contact the Department of Labor.  This is considered "working off the clock" and is highly illegal.
539552
Some of the answers here are truly amazing. My answer is slightly different:\n\n1. The 13th Amendment of the Constitution prohibits involuntary servitude. This means that no one can force you to work for anyone else except after being convicted of a crime. So, ultimately, no matter what sort of contract you may have entered into with an employer -- whether written or oral, you cannot be "forced" to work for that employer for even one moment longer than you wish.\n\nOf course the alternative is that you may be terminated from your employment, but that is the price you pay for not being enslaved -- you are free to leave whenever you wish.\n\n2. Generally, employment contracts that are not specifically written out and agreed to, are in constant flux. That is, if you take lunch today at noon, and your employer retains you upon your return, then your employer has impliedly consented to your taking lunch at noon. If you choose 1PM tomorrow, and your employer continues to retain you, then the employer has impliedly consented to 1PM as being a reasonable lunch.\n\nIf, however, your employer tells you that you can't take lunch at any time other than noon, and you continue to work for the employer, then you have impliedly agreed to only take your lunch at noon.\n\nIf you think about the above example with respect to your question you should see that by your working overtime, you agree to work overtime, and by your refusing to work overtime, if your employer continues to pay you afterwards, then your employer has consented to your not working overtime.\n\nThe bad news, is that the next time your employer asks you to work overtime, if you refuse, and the employer terminates you, then, just as above, you have attempted to counter your employer's most recent offer of employment, and your employer can terminate you for the refusal.\n\nSo, the short version is "no," your employer cannot terminate you for refusing to work overtime, IF the employer continues to retain your services after your refusal. However, if you refuse to work overtime, and the employer terminates you immediately, then your employer can terminate you.\n\nThis all may seem very strange, but it's exactly how a court would analyze the relationship between you and your employer. \n\nGood luck.
577234
I suppose so unless you signed a contract stating that you would pay x amount.  Your $1 is a legal payment but not good enough to satisfy the person or company you owe money to, and they can still take action against you.
387662
You're not entitled to anything towards expenses if you are employed. The first month is often difficult while you wait for your wage, but that's life.
940493
Perfectly legal. You should watch the news more! If you are being paid to work for that company, work. Do not access anything personal except at lunch or breaktime.Our company also checks to make sure no one is going on naughty websites and can tell you what has been erased even! You can come in early or stay late for personal things, if you have no other choice. They are not interested in your bank account-only of you were paying bills on company time.
368387
Complain to the local labor enforcement agency. It's usually listed under the State Government in the phone book. But you should have that wage promise in writing. Otherwise they can deny they ever made the promise. You might try emailing your boss to ask about it and then getting a documented response from him. Anything they say that indicates there was a verbal agreement could be used against them. That's why you should send an email. If he responds verbally, then send him an email that summarizes what he said. "Thanks for answering my question today in your office. I understand that I will be getting $X per hour starting next week. Please let me know if I misunderstood."
863566
You'll have to read the fine print in your contract. Your employer may reserve the right to reduce your working hours in certain circumstances. It also depends on the laws where you live.\n\nIf in doubt, go see a lawyer - preferably one familiar with labor law. An initial consultation shouldn't cost you more than $100 - or may even be free - and if your case is valid, they'll work on contingency (which means you don't pay unless you win your suit).
829553
That's a tight deadline.\n\nTry to see what you could sell on eBay\nAsk your boss for an advance against next month's wages\nBorrow it from a friend
167216
If an employer forces his employess, say 20 hours a day, that would be a violation of their rights. Any extreme number of hours of labours, with insufficient compensation is an unfair labour practice.
895504
yes; it is up to the individual employer to give the day off; state and federal employees are the exception; they get the day off; everyone else is at the option of the employer; look at nurses and hospital staff ; all of them don't get the day off
647642
Only if you are paid an hourly rate.  If you work commission or salary then no.
395251
There isnt a state that I know of that allows eight hour days without breaks.  Believe it or not, it is clearly within your complete rights to ask your employer if you are getting your legal amount of breaks.\n\nEven if its a job that it would be difficult for them to run without you, if you are still entitled by law, so be it.
843052
e-mail (for written notification), but call first... most employers are sympathetic, but if they aren't you may need to contact HR - most companies will give you 3 days off with pay and if you need more, you can take leave.