So stressed

[Jen-E-03]

So I haven't received a paycheck in 5 weeks, and I'm beyond broke. I'm so stressed out, i just broke out in tears and had to go take my break from work. My last day of work is Saturday and my boss is telling me i won't get paid till next wednesday! can they do that?? To add to that I haven't gotten any commision for anything I've sold because I am new!! So I have completely no motivation to sell...it's like i've been giving money away to other workers. .....I have just enough groceries to hopefully last me the weekend, then what will i do? I can't borrow money, I already owe my mom and owe more for my visa bill. I really need a hug right now :( I have a huge headache and tummy ache

[Chewy]

you poor thing.. if youcan pull through the hardest of times then youcan do anything.. you maynot have everything you want at the moment but youhave a hell of alot more than many others do... it may sound dumb to youbut try to make it an experience that you will learn from and grow stronger. Not to worry youwill pull through

and if youlived in surrey ide be glad to supply a hug or two :)

[~Sc@ndelu$~]

that totally doesnt sound right... u should look into that cus im pretty sure even if ur new u still should be making commission and u shoulda gotten a pay cheque or 2 atleast by now.
Make sure u have hopefully been keeping track of your hours so that they dont rip u off on ur paystub.

[Chewy]

^^/.. yea.. if you think your getting shafted call the human relations board and tell them your situation and then they wiill tell you if your boss is breaking any laws or shit like that

[ebbomega]

5 weeks? Way against the labour code.

I'm pretty sure it states that you have to be paid within 3 or 4 weeks of the time worked. And you need to be paid at least semimonthly.

Talk to HR. If they don't help you, talk to the government.

[crackdragon]

http://www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb/esaguide/

this should help

[Jen-E-03]

thanks everyone for ur help! according to the website I should have beenm paid at least 16days after i started working ...if i read it correctly.

[-evil-duerr-]

That isnt right at all. like the rest the guys said call human relations, or the labour board. or head office of the company your working for.
People work for the money because they need it to live off of. As employers they need to provide you with at least something to keep your head above water. At least an advance or something.
So not right. i hate when employers pull this shit on young people. get to the bottom of this right away kid!

[Chewy]

once you bring up that your going to the HR your boss might shit his pants and get you your money right away.. use it against him... walk up .. be agressive and affirmative and tell him to give you your freakin money and that you have gone to the HR and he is fucked!!!..

[ebbomega]

Here's the pertinent stuff from the webpage

Paydays and Payroll Records
All employees must be paid at least twice a month.

A pay period cannot be longer than 16 days.

All wages earned in a pay period must be paid within eight days after the end of the pay period.

Employees must receive a written or electronic pay statement (pay stub) each pay day that gives all details about hours worked, rate(s) of pay, earnings and deductions. Employers must keep payroll records for each employee for two years after employment ends.

An employee must be paid in full within 48 hours after the employer ends the employment, or within six days if the employee quits. This time is by the clock and the calendar - not business hours or business days

So yeah. Pay periods ending twice a month, at least, need to be paid within 8 days of the pay period ending... so that's a maximum of working for them 24 days without paying you (Just over 3 weeks) If you aren't exagerrating and it has been 5 weeks then they're in breach of that. Tell them this and if they still stonewall you take it to the govt.:

For general inquiries, contact the Employment Standards Branch Information Line at:

1 800 663-3316 (toll-free in British Columbia),
or 250 612-4100 in the Prince George area.

[Jen-E-03]

^I'm worried that i won't get a good reference if I piss off my boss. Since I am being laid off on saturday I will need a reference to get a new job. :(

[ebbomega]

That's why you talk to your boss first. Just let them know that they are legally obliged to have paid you by now. The more you let your rights get trampled and keep silent about it, the more they're going to think that behaviour like that is appropriate.

You can get a different job without a reference from them... How did you get that job?

[Carrie]

I'm broke too til next week.

I was so happy to find tortelinni in the freezer. mmm dinner.

[Jen-E-03]

Originally Posted by ebbomega

That's why you talk to your boss first. Just let them know that they are legally obliged to have paid you by now. The more you let your rights get trampled and keep silent about it, the more they're going to think that behaviour like that is appropriate.

You can get a different job without a reference from them... How did you get that job?

true. I got my this job because i had a good resume and good references from my last employers.

[dj_soo]

it's not right and it's not legal, but you'd be surprised how many companies stall in paying their employees - I once had to wait 6 weeks for a paycheck at my last job.

The sad thing is most people put up with it because they don't want to burn bridges and/or they want to keep working at the company.

It's exactly shit like this (and much worse) that unions were devised - to protect worker's rights. It's too bad they got so corrupt in the past and have resulted in such a poor reputation that people can only see the bad in unions.

[frankie_V]

Originally Posted by Jen-E-03

^I'm worried that i won't get a good reference if I piss off my boss. Since I am being laid off on saturday I will need a reference to get a new job. :(

who gives a fuck.. u got that job without his pitty ass refernence.. im sure u can get another job as well with out it... and if i knew i was being laid off.. id be the biggest pain in the fuckin ass to that company

[Prissypants]

You haven't got paid yet?!?!? Girl that's ridiculous! Totally call them on it...what they're doing is illegal. As far as food and that goes, don't worry about it for the next little while...I got you covered...Same as bills...Just pay me back when you get some cash...But yea, call them on the paycheck...I will help you on your resume this weekend. :)

Originally Posted by Jen-E-03

So I haven't received a paycheck in 5 weeks, and I'm beyond broke. I'm so stressed out, i just broke out in tears and had to go take my break from work. My last day of work is Saturday and my boss is telling me i won't get paid till next wednesday! can they do that?? To add to that I haven't gotten any commision for anything I've sold because I am new!! So I have completely no motivation to sell...it's like i've been giving money away to other workers. .....I have just enough groceries to hopefully last me the weekend, then what will i do? I can't borrow money, I already owe my mom and owe more for my visa bill. I really need a hug right now :( I have a huge headache and tummy ache

[Jen-E-03]

^ I feel bad eating your pizza :(

[Chewy]

Originally Posted by Jen-E-03

^I'm worried that i won't get a good reference if I piss off my boss. Since I am being laid off on saturday I will need a reference to get a new job. :(

personally i never use resumes or references and i get jobs no prob.. i think its the way you sell yourself in the first place which makes an employer decide.. you want to convince them hiring you is in there best interest

[frankie_V]

^^ yes i agree with darren... my refernces havent really been in use with my history in applying...

[neoh]

wanna fool around?

It'll make you feel better!

[dj_soo]

i've been doing a lot of the hiring process at my company and nailing your interview is much more important than your references. Most applicants just put a "references available upon request" note in their resumes and it doesn't really affect our resume screening process

[Jen-E-03]

^really? i was told that a good resume should always provide atleast 3 work related references.

So anyways, I called payroll today and asked why i havent gotten paid yet and the lady said "Talk to your manager. You can't contact me directly, it's company policy." She was such a bitch to me! I guess she called my boss and told him I called there cuz he was also being an ass to me! When i asked to go for lunch he responded with "I guess ur entitled to one" and walked off. Argghhh tomorrow is my last day THANK GOD!

[Magi]

You know what to do.



















On a more serious note, best of luck with your situation. It sounds rough.

[Anjew]

you gonna send that resume?

I've got 2 jobs available.