Update #3: he filed the complaint online and got an email from his boss not long after stating that “the dates in which thia pay day pays out for is from the 1st through the 15th. We were not made aware of your hours worked from 6/11-6/15 until 6/17 after payroll closed. Because of this it would have not been possible for payroll to have a check for you. These hours will be reflected in your next check. If you have any questions please wait for payroll to respond to you. I spoke with payroll and they will have your check for you early next week.”
I dont know if i understand it properly, but if i do understand it it seems to me that they are scared of their mess up. If i am missing anything please fill me in.
Major update. The guy from the department of labor said they paycheck has to be 7 days late to file anything, but that doesn't sound right to me.
ETA: he is currently on hold with the Sol for our area. Thank you all for your prompt responses and advice. Your time is much appreciated.
My BF was not paid for his work and the employer is stating that they can do nothing about it. I know the laws but how can it be worded in an email to employer to sound professional and not get him fired for demanding to be paid. The employer claims that time sheets were not turned in, but they were and the payroll website is reflecting that they were. Additional info: the company is closing its doors permanently at the end of July and terminating all employee contracts. The supervisor is saying that BF has to talk with the payroll representatives to get it fixed, but that should be on the supervisor to do. In CA I know that they have to pay for time worked and they have to do it on time. Would threatening the company with the BBB and the CA Labor Board be wise or should I show more tact?