Do you need to remind your boss to pay you?

amother

Mon, Oct 23 2023, 7:51 pm

I'm an only employee in a small business. I hate that I need to remind my boss to pay me every single week! When times are tight, I literally need to beg to get paid and remind him multiple times.

Is this normal for small businesses?

teachkids

Mon, Oct 23 2023, 7:52 pm

No. It's his responsibility to pay you. If he's Jewish it's actually a halacha. If you want, I think you can schedule a reoccurring email on Gmail to remind him. I would do something super blunt like "here's your scheduled reminder that it's Friday and you need to write paychecks. Thanks"

amother

Alyssum

Mon, Oct 23 2023, 7:54 pm

amother OP wrote:

It isn't normal that this happens but yours isn't the only place that has this problem. I did a thread on how embarrassing it is to ask for my check.

amother

Poinsettia

Mon, Oct 23 2023, 7:57 pm

amother Alyssum wrote:

It isn't normal that this happens but yours isn't the only place that has this problem. I did a thread on how embarrassing it is to ask for my check.

I remember that. Did things get better?

amother

Alyssum

Mon, Oct 23 2023, 7:59 pm

amother Poinsettia wrote:

I remember that. Did things get better?

Nope. I think he likes the power play, I need to ask for my check.
What can I do though? My husband keeps asking if he should get involved but that's so not professional. Maybe I'll need to get a Rav involved.

amother

Mon, Oct 23 2023, 8:02 pm

So if it would be only a reminder I would let it go. The entire attitude is like he's doing me a huge favor and each time is a big deal from where he's going to take the money etc. (And sometimes he's behind with several weeks.)

amother

Blue

Mon, Oct 23 2023, 8:02 pm

amother Alyssum wrote:

Can you ask him tondo direct deposit?
Did you try doing the auto email as above poster suggested?

That's horrible your still dealing with it

amother

Mon, Oct 23 2023, 8:03 pm

amother Alyssum wrote:

Do you get it right away without issues after asking? Is there cash flow issues in the business?

amother

Poinsettia

Mon, Oct 23 2023, 8:03 pm

amother OP wrote:

He can’t afford you. Move on.

amother

Alyssum

Mon, Oct 23 2023, 8:10 pm

amother OP wrote:

Do you get it right away without issues after asking? Is there cash flow issues in the business?

Thanks for being so good about me stealing your thread.
There's no cash flow issues as far as I'm aware. He just never pays me on time, it's like he wants me to ask and then he'll give it to me. The first time I asked he had this smirk on his face and was all "you think I don't want to pay you?" I have no clue what that's supposed to mean.
Ive asked him about direct deposits 2 times, nothing happened.

amother

Mon, Oct 23 2023, 8:11 pm

amother Poinsettia wrote:

He can’t afford you. Move on.

Your right but what bothers me is why does he have the funds when he decides to do a new project that costs thousands? I'm just not his priority.

And I'm not just a by the way worker. I am a huge asset to the business and he would never let me go.

amother

Mon, Oct 23 2023, 8:28 pm

justforfun87 wrote:

Why do you still work for him??

I have pretty good benefits and anxiety about starting a new job. I am at the verge of leaving but wondering if this is something that happens in some workplaces.

amother

Cognac

Mon, Oct 23 2023, 8:37 pm

When I had issues somewhat similar but not as bad I looked for a new job and left.

amother

Oak

Mon, Oct 23 2023, 8:38 pm

This is not common or normal. You shouldn't have to beg for your pay. Be happy you aren't married to him he sounds like a control freak. Look for a different job and leave.

amother

Clematis

Mon, Oct 23 2023, 8:39 pm

I think it's not uncommon in tiny businesses. Wrong, but not uncommon. In general, I find that the smaller the business is, the less professional they are.

amother

Poinsettia

Mon, Oct 23 2023, 8:41 pm

amother OP wrote:

Why would he your great and you don't require timely payment. Halacha is on your side. Sounds like he needs a refresher.

1ofbillions

Mon, Oct 23 2023, 8:48 pm

That’s against Halacha and against the law.

Find a new job and leave. And tell your boss the reason for you leaving on your way out so that he hopefully won’t do this to the next naive employee he hires.

amother

IndianRed

Mon, Oct 23 2023, 9:06 pm

Do we work together lol?
I also have to beg to get paid until one point he told me don't ask for a paycheck when its ready its ready