Collection of wages

Damski4 · 9 August 2012 at 4:31PM

Hi!
I work in a restaurant and get paid a week in arrears in cash. Previously we have been able to collect our wages anytime after Monday evening (which is when the payslips come through). We have just been told that the ONLY time we can now collect our wages is between 5:30pm and 6:30pm on a Monday. If we miss this slot then we'll have to wait until the following weeks time slot.
I don't feel like I should have to come into work on my day off to collect my wages, and what about people that have other jobs and cannot make it in. This doesn't seem legal to me, does anyone know if there are any laws against this?

Thank you!

Wywth · 10 August 2012 at 9:50AM

Damski4 wrote: »

Hi!
I work in a restaurant and get paid a week in arrears in cash. Previously we have been able to collect our wages anytime after Monday evening (which is when the payslips come through). We have just been told that the ONLY time we can now collect our wages is between 5:30pm and 6:30pm on a Monday. If we miss this slot then we'll have to wait until the following weeks time slot.
I don't feel like I should have to come into work on my day off to collect my wages, and what about people that have other jobs and cannot make it in. This doesn't seem legal to me, does anyone know if there are any laws against this?

Thank you!

Can you not ask for your wages to be paid directly into your bank account?

It's the way most employers pay nowadays It is safer for both you and your employer and will ensure you get you your money on the day it should be given

Raksha · 10 August 2012 at 11:07AM

What does your employment contract say?

Damski4 · 14 August 2012 at 4:12PM

I don't have a contract as our hours are changed every week and our employer won't pay us into our accounts as the turnover of staff is high.

CAB_Malvern_Hills_representative · 14 August 2012 at 10:01PM

Damski4 wrote: »

Hi!
I work in a restaurant and get paid a week in arrears in cash. Previously we have been able to collect our wages anytime after Monday evening (which is when the payslips come through). We have just been told that the ONLY time we can now collect our wages is between 5:30pm and 6:30pm on a Monday. If we miss this slot then we'll have to wait until the following weeks time slot.
I don't feel like I should have to come into work on my day off to collect my wages, and what about people that have other jobs and cannot make it in. This doesn't seem legal to me, does anyone know if there are any laws against this?

Thank you!

Hi

see the section on Rights to pay on adviceguide for info on the rules regarding how you should be paid . Follow the link below :

http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/work_e/work_rights_at_work_e/rights_to_pay.htm

You could try negotiating with your employer over this by raising a grievence (see section on how to resolve problems at work ). Perhaps a group approach would work. Also speak to the Pay and Work rights helpline on 0800 917 2368. They may be able to help

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