Today, I got my very first paycheck of $129 for over 40 hours of work. I got paid roughly $3.00 an hour. Alaska minimum is $9.50 per hour, and my HR office is refusing to answer my calls. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I found out I make less money than the temps at my job by over 2 dollars an hour. I've been working there the longest and do 75% of the job myself. I was told, "We'll think about it" when talking to upper management about getting equal pay or close to. FML
Today, I worked for 4 hours and made $28.00. I have $1500 of bills coming due soon. FML
Today, the person recently hired to work in my spot during my days off started at a higher hourly rate than me, after I have been here for nearly three years. I asked for a raise and got a dollar more; meanwhile, my regional counterparts make 4 dollars more per hour. FML
Today, I got my first paycheck after getting a new job so I could pay rent. It was only $387.19, even after working overtime. My rent is $515. FML
Today, after working 85 hours in a single week, I finally got my paycheck. $500. Apparently I got a pay cut without anyone telling me. FML
Today, after years of being underpaid, I received my first paycheck at my new job. My new employer offers excellent benefits and a 401k. But after I invest in all these wonderful things, and after a $4 an hour pay increase, my net income is less than before. FML
Today, I got raise at work. It's $3 per month. FML
Today, I found out that one of my coworkers, who has been with the company for less than a week, is getting a $7k pay rise. I've been with the company for 8 months and still on minimum wage. FML
Today, I got a raise. A 10 cent raise. I have worked at my job for over 3 years. I now make 20 cents more an hour than people that have only worked there 3 minutes. FML
Today, I finally got my paycheck from working at my minimum wage job for the last three months. I was delighted when I saw it was worth $846. On my way to cash it, I destroyed my car's suspension. It's going to cost almost $800 to fix. FML
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ohsnapword 21
A well worded letter from your attorney will clear that right up.
littlewolfie95 5
HR tend to just be office hours so Monday to Fridays and are closed on weekends
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littlewolfie95 5
HR tend to just be office hours so Monday to Fridays and are closed on weekends
Amy78_fml 11
Do they charge you for uniform?
ohsnapword 21
A well worded letter from your attorney will clear that right up.
Michael Hicks 4
Alaska undoubtedly has an enforcement division for the minimum wage. No attorney needed. Just tell them, they'll send a nicely worded letter; and it will have a LOT more impact. At the federal level, I think it's the FTC that does the same, but they'll only force your employer to cough up the federal minimum wage. Unless your employer LIKES fines, they'll cough up the money. But start looking for a new job, no matter what you do.
RichardPencil 32
Are you sure it’s for a full pay period? Check the start and end dates on your stub.
Chazzster 32
Look closely at the entire pay stub - It should be able to answer your questions. What is the pay period indicated? How many hours are shown? Are there any large deductions? Most companies are behind by one or two weeks on the pay period. It’s possible or probable that your first check was covering only part of your time there. Assuming that’s what happened, the next check will be a full check. If after looking carefully at your pay stub you have questions call HR on Monday, but be calm and respectful. Otherwise you will get a reputation as a hothead and that won’t help you at all.
cazziuz1983 9
while I agree with you mostly I do have to say,dont be respectful(assuming there is no garnishment, ectect)its his money. myself I always keep my daily clock in and out slips,yeah I get paid min wage so each penny is mine when I earn it,company damn well better pay up,done lost 2 jobs cuase they altered my hours after i worked my shift and got corporate involved over it
mekiswrite 21
'Murica.
weeblek 14
So you owe the IRS, back alimony or child support? Check for wage garnishments.
Victor Hill 1
Instead of calling...get your butt into the HR office..
aljonking 11
Are you in a position where you make tips? Where I’m from if your in that kind of work the minimum wage is much less
1gullible_bugger 34
I'm pretty sure that is illegal! If you can't get through to human resources, take it higher up. sue if you have to! there is a reason there is minimum wage!