Is it legal for an employer to keep your last 2 paychecks if you quit?
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Is it legal for an employer to keep your last 2 paychecks if you quit?
The company I was working for constantly changed my pay without notice; it changed my paystub to show I only worked 40 hours or 39 hours and would take away my overtime. When they made me supervisor, I was always working overtime and they would take my overtime and add it as a bonus or put that I only worked 40 hours. The same manager also asked me
as a supervisor to change the hour sheet and lie and say that the employees only worked 40 hours when they worked over and I refused and was demoted slightly after. I also have him on video saying that he is working me over 40 hours and is not going to pay us overtime or past 40 hours but will work us 42 or 43 hours. I refused that as well and quit and was told
he was holding my last 2 paychecks because when I quit I forfeit all my wages and also because I took advances out with him which I never have. What can I do about this?
Asked on April 5, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
G.J., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
In this situation, I suggest you contact your local Department of Labor to file a complaint. Florida does not have specific laws regarding the amount of time an employer has to cut your final paycheck. However, federal laws require employers to cut your final paycheck on or before your final payday. SOmeone at the Department of Labor will assist you with your complaint.
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