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[reid]

I started a hotel job on the 5th June to save money and pay off bills etc, i was told i would be paid weekly. I haven't signed a contract which states any terms, none of the staff here have. Every week there are issues surrounding everyones pay, nobody gets paid on time or even paid the proper amount due, nobody recieves pay slips either. When people complain, they may be told they'll be paid soon but then a small amount will go in, not the amount they are due. I know that this is all against employment law, my question is, how do i make sure this is properly sorted? What channels do i have to go through to stop this happening? I have bills to pay which because i haven't been paid, i can't pay. I will be charged extra for not paying the bills on time. Any advice appreciated.

[raleah]

The fact that you haven't signed a written contract is irrelevant. A contract doesn't have to be in writing to be enforceable although an employer MUST provide you with a written statement of the terms of employment within two months of starting your job. Whenever you are paid your employer MUST also give you a payslip showing the basis on which you have been paid and any deductions (tax and national insurance) from your pay. It sounds very much as though your employer is in financial difficulties which is why you and your colleagues are being paid irregularly and not the full amount. I would suggest a visit to your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau. You could do it formally through a solicitor but they are expensive and if as I suspect the hotel is struggling financially you will merely saddle yourself with a big legal services bill with no more guarantee of getting your back pay.

[tonibraxton]

this sounds like a scam,this happens a lot in the hotel trade,you should get together and tell him first we get payed or we stop work until we do and that means now this very minute,but before you do go to the citizen advice office,they will tell you what to do,and where to go what this boss is doing is illegal and against the law he is getting cheap labour and eventually you leave and he gets away with it dnt be so stupid ok.

[jamilah38]

Report it to HMRC if your wages aren't coming or are not correct as law says you are entitled to a minimum per hour dependent on your age. Google HMRC and search their website.

Then again, the employer might just say they have never heard of you, or pretend you worked different hours, etc, you have to be able to prove that they didn't pay you, sometimes that's difficult and all they need to do is lie.