I work for a chain restaurant in Florida. The chain only has locations in Florida. The restaurant uses Paylocity for payroll, benefits, etc. I received a one dollar raise from $11 to $12 on the third of July, 2023. I received a check direct deposit on 9/29. I looked on Paylocity to see how much I made in tips. I noticed the rate posting in the earning section is $11, but another section stated that my hourly rate $12. I received $539.11 in regular pay, excluding tips. I should have received $588.12 at the $12 rate. That $49 dollar difference is equivalent to my monthly pet insurance bill! That’s grocery money!! That’s pay off my student loans money!!!
I investigated further: all my checks since my raise was approved in the system were paid at a $11 rate. In the Paylocity rates tab, there’s two sections: “rates” and “additional rates.” The rates section confirms my raise amount and date. The additional rates section shows the rates for the different positions I can clock in as (line cook, cashier, etc). The rates for all my positions is $11 effective 9/12!!
I’m missing hundreds of dollars in earnings. I worked for that money, I earned that money! I’m livid!! I’ve never experienced a situation like this and I’m looking for advice on how to proceed. Am I legally entitled to back pay? How should bring this up to my managers and/or HR? They’re a ~Christian~ establishment, so they’re closed on Sundays. I need help building a game plan for Monday. Thank you!