Orange County Employment Lawyers

Withholding of Pay

People work hard for their money. They have bills to pay, expenses to meet, and obligations to take care. Money helps people do all of these things, which is the very reason why people expect to be paid on time. They do not expect employers to hold back their pay for whatever reason. During this difficult economic time, some people are forced to live paycheck to paycheck, barely able to cover their expenses each month.

Employers are legally obligated to pay their employees in a timely a manner. They cannot withhold pay. Whether employers say that they will have to pay you later or at some other indefinite time in the future, they have to pay employees when pay is due according to the law. If employers cannot afford to pay certain employees, they will have to lay off the employees. They cannot extract free labor or labor that they cannot pay for.

Most employers understand this. They understand that they have to pay employees in a timely manner. Unfortunately, however, there are employers who think it is okay to withhold pay from employees, even if they are doing it for a certain time. There have been a number of cases when employers say they will pay later, but they cannot do so. Having your pay withheld is an extremely serious matter, and your situation should be discussed with an attorney to ensure that you get the pay that you have worked for.

Speak with an Orange County Employment Lawyer

If you or someone you know has had pay withheld, contact the Orange County employment lawyers of Perry Smith by calling 1-888-356-2529 to discuss your case and your legal options.