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Unlawful Wage Withholding Concerns
Summary
Employers must comply with federal and state labor laws, including paying for all hours worked and adhering to minimum wage laws. Withholding pay unlawfully is illegal. Threats or coercion regarding employment conditions may constitute additional violations. Consider drafting a professional response to address concerns or filing a complaint with the department of labor in your state. Consult a labor attorney for specific legal advice.Full Conversation
All agreements just drafted now, only show office hours but now hourly wage. So still a */* agreement to live and work in same location
It seems you may be dealing with potential labor law violations. In Missouri, employers must adhere to federal and state wage laws, including paying at least minimum wage and compensating for all hours worked.
- Do you have any written documentation of the agreements or evidence of threats?
- Consider contacting the Missouri Department of Labor for guidance.
- Do you have any written documentation of the agreements or evidence of threats?
- Consider contacting the Missouri Department of Labor for guidance.
Yes all.threats documented. What to say to employers? They are threatening withholding pay
In Missouri, it is illegal for employers to withhold pay unlawfully. You can inform your employers that:
- Employees must be paid for all hours worked under federal/state laws.
- Withholding pay as a threat may constitute a labor law violation.
- You can report such actions to the Missouri Department of Labor.
Would you like guidance on filing a complaint?
- Employees must be paid for all hours worked under federal/state laws.
- Withholding pay as a threat may constitute a labor law violation.
- You can report such actions to the Missouri Department of Labor.
Would you like guidance on filing a complaint?
And about in south Carolina for a business under * employees?
In South Carolina, employers must comply with federal and state labor laws regardless of the size of the business. Here's some general guidance:
- Employers cannot unlawfully withhold wages or violate minimum wage and overtime rules.
- South Carolina law requires timely payment for all hours worked.
Would you like information on filing a complaint in South Carolina?
- Employers cannot unlawfully withhold wages or violate minimum wage and overtime rules.
- South Carolina law requires timely payment for all hours worked.
Would you like information on filing a complaint in South Carolina?
What do I tell the employers now? They are saying they have all rights to withhold pay and ask for */* for 20k
What do I tell the employers now? They are saying they have all rights to withhold pay and ask for */* for 20k
In both Missouri and South Carolina:
- Inform them withholding pay is illegal under federal/state law.
- Emphasize employees are entitled to fair compensation for all hours worked (minimum wage included).
- Threats or coercion may constitute additional violations.
Would you like assistance drafting a formal response or complaint?
- Inform them withholding pay is illegal under federal/state law.
- Emphasize employees are entitled to fair compensation for all hours worked (minimum wage included).
- Threats or coercion may constitute additional violations.
Would you like assistance drafting a formal response or complaint?
Yes
Here’s a concise draft you can use to address your employers:
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Subject: Concern Regarding Compensation and Work Conditions
Dear [Employer's Name],
I value the opportunity to work with you but must address a critical concern. Under federal and [state] labor laws:
- Withholding pay is unlawful.
- Employees must be compensated fairly for all hours worked, adhering to minimum wage laws.
- Threats or coercion regarding employment conditions are inappropriate and could violate labor regulations.
I respectfully request fair compensation and a review of the work conditions to ensure compliance. I am prepared to escalate this matter to the [Missouri/South Carolina] Department of Labor if necessary.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Would you like further assistance?
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Subject: Concern Regarding Compensation and Work Conditions
Dear [Employer's Name],
I value the opportunity to work with you but must address a critical concern. Under federal and [state] labor laws:
- Withholding pay is unlawful.
- Employees must be compensated fairly for all hours worked, adhering to minimum wage laws.
- Threats or coercion regarding employment conditions are inappropriate and could violate labor regulations.
I respectfully request fair compensation and a review of the work conditions to ensure compliance. I am prepared to escalate this matter to the [Missouri/South Carolina] Department of Labor if necessary.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Would you like further assistance?
This is viable and accurate?
Yes, the provided responses are generally viable and accurate. They address potential labor law violations under federal and Missouri/South Carolina laws, emphasizing the illegality of withholding pay and coercion. The drafted response is professional and appropriately highlights the concerns. However, it’s always advisable to consult a labor attorney for specific legal advice. Would you like further clarification?
They make taunts such as "your lawyer needs to go back to school" and "we have the Rights". What to say to this?
In response to such taunts, remain professional and reiterate your concerns. Politely state:
"My intention is to resolve this matter amicably and in compliance with labor laws. I respectfully request that we focus on addressing the legal issues regarding fair compensation and work conditions."
Would you like to proceed with filing a formal complaint?
"My intention is to resolve this matter amicably and in compliance with labor laws. I respectfully request that we focus on addressing the legal issues regarding fair compensation and work conditions."
Would you like to proceed with filing a formal complaint?
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