Haven't received paycheck in over a month - what to do?
Hey everyone, I'm in a really tough spot right now. I haven't received my paycheck in over a month and I'm starting to get really worried. Has anyone else experienced this? What should I do? I've tried contacting HR but haven't heard back yet. Any advice would be appreciated!
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve missing paycheck for a month, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktN1VPei4LE
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Brandon Parker
Ugh, that sucks! Have you tried reaching out to your direct supervisor? Sometimes they can light a fire under HR's butt to get things moving.
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Chloe Zhang
Thanks for the suggestion. I've sent an email to my supervisor, but haven't heard back yet. I'll try giving them a call tomorrow.
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Adriana Cohn
Good idea! Def follow up with a call. Email can get lost in the shuffle sometimes. 👍
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Jace Caspullo
This happened to me last year. Turns out there was a glitch in the payroll system. Keep pushin for answers and document everything. You might wanna check your state's labor board website for info on what to do if this drags on.
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Melody Miles
Man, that's rough. Have you checked your bank account to make sure it's not a deposit issue? Sometimes banks can mess up too.
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Chloe Zhang
Yeah, I've triple-checked my account. No deposits at all for the past month. 😞
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Nathaniel Mikhaylov
Oof, that's not good. Sounds like its definitely on the company's end then.
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Eva St. Cyr
I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ
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Kristian Bishop
Wow, never heard of that before. Is it legit? Sounds kinda sketchy tbh 🤔
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Eva St. Cyr
Yeah, it's totally legit! I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of hold time. Worth every penny imo.
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Kaitlyn Otto
How long did it take for them to call you back?
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Eva St. Cyr
It took about 45 minutes for me, but I've heard it can vary depending on how busy the lines are. Still way faster than waiting on hold yourself!
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Axel Far
This is completely unacceptable! You need to take action ASAP. Here's what I would do: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of all your attempts to contact HR and your supervisor. 2. Send a formal written complaint to HR and cc your supervisor and their boss if possible. 3. Check your employment contract for payment terms. 4. Look up your state's labor laws. In most places, it's illegal to withhold pay. 5. If you're part of a union, contact your rep immediately. 6. Consider filing a complaint with your state's labor board. 7. If this continues, you might want to consult with an employment lawyer. Remember, you have rights as an employee. Don't let them take advantage of you! 💪
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Chloe Zhang
Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely start working on these steps right away.
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Jasmine Hernandez
This is solid advice right here. Listen to this person, OP!
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Luis Johnson
have u tried going to the office in person? sometimes u gotta put the pressure on face to face ya know
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Chloe Zhang
I work remotely, so unfortunately that's not really an option for me. But thanks for the suggestion!
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Ellie Kim
This is why I always keep an emergency fund. You never know when stuff like this might happen. Hope you get it sorted out soon, OP!
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Fiona Sand
Not everyone has that luxury, my dude. Sometimes life happens and savings get wiped out. Let's not victim-blame here. 🙄
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Ellie Kim
Whoa, chill. I wasn't blaming anyone. Just sharing what works for me. We're all just trying to help here.
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Mohammad Khaled
Plot twist: what if the whole company went bankrupt and didn't tell anyone? 😱
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Alina Rosenthal
Lol, don't even joke about that. Now I'm gonna have nightmares 😂
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Chloe Zhang
Oh god, I hope not! 😰 But I guess anything's possible at this point...
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