Is it legal for my employer to just pay me when ever they want if I’m supposed to get paid every Friday?
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Is it legal for my employer to just pay me when ever they want if I’m supposed to get paid every Friday?
Then switch the payment periods to bi-weekly without any notice?
Asked on October 6, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Massachusetts
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country an employer is required to post in a conspicuous area at work the dates when pay is to be made and abide by such. If you are to get paid every Friday and the employer makes a switch without advising all employees in writing beforehand, such is not proper. Your recourse in such a situation would be to consult with the local department of labor about the problem if your supervisor does not adequately address your concerns.
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