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06-09-07, 08:38 AM
Lets say your working with a young company. The project you are working on is something which you are passionate about, however when pay day comes you ain't getting paid, what do you do?
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06-09-07, 10:58 AM
Hey Judge J,
Has a written contract been drawn up and signed? Has pay even been discussed properly?
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06-09-07, 02:59 PM
Yeah, (answer to both questions)
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06-09-07, 08:20 PM
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Lets say your working with a young company. The project you are working on is something which you are passionate about, however when pay day comes you ain't getting paid, what do you do?
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I suggest that you ask your employer why "you ain't getting paid". |
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06-09-07, 08:31 PM
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Lets say your working with a young company. The project you are working on is something which you are passionate about, however when pay day comes you ain't getting paid, what do you do?
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I'd refuse to do anymor work until I did get paid! Did every one else get paid? Is your details with payroll? Did you start working after payroll cut off date? Speak to your employer a.s.a.p. How are you meant to get back into work for the next month!
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06-09-07, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Judge J
Lets say your working with a young company. The project you are working on is something which you are passionate about, however when pay day comes you ain't getting paid, what do you do?
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Find out why you aren't getting paid. If there's no good reason, decide whether you are prepared to give your time away for free and for how long (there might be some value in this if you're learning stuff you couldn't otherwise) - if you can stand this, stick to your time limit rigidly, and tell your 'employer' what you're doing. If there is a good reason for not being paid, find out when or if you're likely to and judge whether you're prepared to wait. Again, depends on your situation.
If you don't want to give your time away, stop working there and state that you want your contract honoured for the time you've given. Problem here is that you have no way of enforcing your contract unless you have been there for at least a year, or that you've been discriminated against on grounds of race, gender and so on and can prove it. Depends how much you want to pester, but you may need to walk away and chalk it down to experience.
Mind your wants, 'cos somebody wants your mind
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06-09-07, 10:38 PM
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Yeah, (answer to both questions)
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I agree with what the others have said and I don't think there is anything wrong with insisting you get paid BEFORE your next pay date is due. You worked for it now they need to stick to their part of the deal. An agreement is an agreement and even if it was a verbal one it could stand up in court - as far as I recall from my dabble in law. You probably know more on that side than me
How else are you going to eat?! Passion is all good but it won't feed you and it won't get you to work if the situation drags on!!
STAY ON THEIR CASE even if it means you follow up each day or on the day they say they'll get back to you on. I would suggest doing this until your pay is sorted out and if they seem to still be gazing start going for other jobs and make it clear that you are doing so.
Good Luck!
“If people around you aren't going anywhere, if their dreams are no bigger than hanging out on the corner, or if they're dragging you down, get rid of them. Negative people can sap your energy so fast, and they can take your dreams from you, too.”
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07-09-07, 02:14 AM
Im actually clued up on the legal aspect.
Its more the personal aspect .
I have already started looking for new work. Im handing in another form tomorrow.
I have been trying to contact my boss about my pay but its been a pain. I was mean't to meet her yesterday but she didn't show up.
I have sent emails and left messages on her phone letting her know im vex.
We will be discussing the matter tomorrow morning
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08-09-07, 11:01 PM
Rather than sending emails and leaving telephone messages, I suggest that you find your employer and ask them why "you ain't getting paid".
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09-09-07, 10:34 PM
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Lets say your working with a young company. The project you are working on is something which you are passionate about, however when pay day comes you ain't getting paid, what do you do?
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Go crazy and smash up the whole place. |
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11-09-07, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Judge J
Im actually clued up on the legal aspect.
Its more the personal aspect .
I have already started looking for new work. Im handing in another form tomorrow.
I have been trying to contact my boss about my pay but its been a pain. I was mean't to meet her yesterday but she didn't show up.
I have sent emails and left messages on her phone letting her know im vex.
We will be discussing the matter tomorrow morning
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Hmmm sounds like some shady business going on. You should make her aware that you are clued up on your rights and are prepared to take further action if she does not take you seriously I can't stand when people take blatant liberties like that. I know it's a pain and can be quite stressful but remember you are not being treated fairly right now and no one else is going to talk up for you...unless of course you want to give me her number!! I have no problerms being a difficult client/customer
I do hope your meeting was productive and you left there with firm answers and of course your money.
“If people around you aren't going anywhere, if their dreams are no bigger than hanging out on the corner, or if they're dragging you down, get rid of them. Negative people can sap your energy so fast, and they can take your dreams from you, too.”
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11-09-07, 10:35 PM
The bitcdh didn't ring me as she promised.
This week I have side tracked due to me filling in application forms, however I have been going over my Empl;oyment law notes.
I have spoken witha few friends about this and they all say I am too kinda a person, that of it was them they would of simply battered her
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11-09-07, 10:41 PM
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The bitcdh didn't ring me as she promised.
This week I have side tracked due to me filling in application forms, however I have been going over my Empl;oyment law notes.
I have spoken witha few friends about this and they all say I am too kinda a person, that of it was them they would of simply battered her
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Judge J..may I suggest that if you are getting the round around..that instead of trying to see her, that you see her BOSS....or better still get your union involved if you belong to one.. because until you get some sort of organisation behind you i fear she will continue to string you along.. btw please do not abuse the woman or do something stupid as you just ending up playing into their hands and letting them off the hook...
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