Not getting paid..on time.

Annie =) · 12-20-2006, 04:51 PM

I'm not sure if this is true, since i never learned about this in my planning class. But if the employer doesn't pay the employee on the amount of days given you can go to WCB and sue them?

my situation is.. i have 2 jobs. I'm quiting the other job and this is my last week there (last day on the 26th)..and i was suppose to get paid on MONDAY;today is wednesday and i haven't gotten my cheque yet. So what should i do?

roxXxy85 · 12-20-2006, 05:26 PM

why dont you try talking to them

jennifer m · 12-20-2006, 06:26 PM

Call up the head office or your manager and ask them what's going on?

Annie =) · 12-20-2006, 09:57 PM

I did talk to them, and the last thing they said was "the computer's not working" and I get paid with cheques written by the managers themsleves, so i don't know if calling head office would work.

Van_girl · 12-21-2006, 12:56 AM

calling the head office could probably get them well informed about the correct situation here, they can probably fix the problem by talking to your manager about it etc. but it seems as if the head office wouldn't care or do much for someone whos about to leave.

jjgirl · 12-21-2006, 02:03 PM

According to the BC Employment Standards Act, you must be paid within 6 days of your final pay if you quit. Call up Employment Standards (not WCB - that's for workplace injury compensation) for more details. Their number is 1 800 663-3316 (they're in Victoria).

BTW, if anyone needs to call ANY ministry of the Provincial Government, you can call Service BC (formerlly Enquiry BC) at 604-660-2421 and ask to be transferred. The call is then not a long distance call, and you won't have to pay long distance fees (especially since the Government Agencies usually have LONG, LONG, LONG phone waiting periods - I was once on hold for about 30 minutes for MSP!!).

Chicken Balls · 12-22-2006, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jjgirl

According to the BC Employment Standards Act, you must be paid within 6 days of your final pay if you quit. Call up Employment Standards (not WCB - that's for workplace injury compensation) for more details. Their number is 1 800 663-3316 (they're in Victoria).

BTW, if anyone needs to call ANY ministry of the Provincial Government, you can call Service BC (formerlly Enquiry BC) at 604-660-2421 and ask to be transferred. The call is then not a long distance call, and you won't have to pay long distance fees (especially since the Government Agencies usually have LONG, LONG, LONG phone waiting periods - I was once on hold for about 30 minutes for MSP!!).

good info here, and yes this has nothign to do with WCB. WCB is only an agency for work related injury causing loss time and wages from your inability to continue your prior work.

Viv1985 · 12-22-2006, 04:41 AM

jjgirl is very smart. good jjgirl!

jjgirl · 12-23-2006, 01:53 AM

Aw shucks, thanks for the compliment, but the reason I know about them is because I actually work doing payroll (well, actually help out since the one who normally does it is on maternity leave - I actually prefer doing other things)

12-20-2006, 04:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Annie =) Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burnaby POSTS: 2,518 Buy/Sell Rating: 3 Thanks: 18 Thanked 65 Times in 49 Posts	Not getting paid..on time. I'm not sure if this is true, since i never learned about this in my planning class. But if the employer doesn't pay the employee on the amount of days given you can go to WCB and sue them? my situation is.. i have 2 jobs. I'm quiting the other job and this is my last week there (last day on the 26th)..and i was suppose to get paid on MONDAY;today is wednesday and i haven't gotten my cheque yet. So what should i do?

12-20-2006, 05:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
roxXxy85 Full Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond...but im in denial POSTS: 98 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Not getting paid..on time. why dont you try talking to them

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jennifer m Full Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver BC POSTS: 836 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 40 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Not getting paid..on time. Call up the head office or your manager and ask them what's going on?

12-20-2006, 09:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Annie =) Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burnaby POSTS: 2,518 Buy/Sell Rating: 3 Thanks: 18 Thanked 65 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Not getting paid..on time. I did talk to them, and the last thing they said was "the computer's not working" and I get paid with cheques written by the managers themsleves, so i don't know if calling head office would work.

12-21-2006, 12:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
Van_girl Full Member Join Date: Aug 2006 POSTS: 204 Buy/Sell Rating: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Not getting paid..on time. calling the head office could probably get them well informed about the correct situation here, they can probably fix the problem by talking to your manager about it etc. but it seems as if the head office wouldn't care or do much for someone whos about to leave.

12-21-2006, 02:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
jjgirl Full Member Join Date: May 2006 POSTS: 296 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Not getting paid..on time. According to the BC Employment Standards Act, you must be paid within 6 days of your final pay if you quit. Call up Employment Standards (not WCB - that's for workplace injury compensation) for more details. Their number is 1 800 663-3316 (they're in Victoria). BTW, if anyone needs to call ANY ministry of the Provincial Government, you can call Service BC (formerlly Enquiry BC) at 604-660-2421 and ask to be transferred. The call is then not a long distance call, and you won't have to pay long distance fees (especially since the Government Agencies usually have LONG, LONG, LONG phone waiting periods - I was once on hold for about 30 minutes for MSP!!). __________________ GROWING OLD IS MANDATORY. GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL - LAUGHTER IS THERAPEUTIC!

12-22-2006, 04:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
Viv1985 Full Member Join Date: Mar 2006 POSTS: 862 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 27 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Not getting paid..on time. jjgirl is very smart. good jjgirl!

12-23-2006, 01:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
jjgirl Full Member Join Date: May 2006 POSTS: 296 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Not getting paid..on time. Aw shucks, thanks for the compliment, but the reason I know about them is because I actually work doing payroll (well, actually help out since the one who normally does it is on maternity leave - I actually prefer doing other things) __________________ GROWING OLD IS MANDATORY. GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL - LAUGHTER IS THERAPEUTIC!

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