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Run-of-the-mill wage theft

I have a full time job at an organization and my boss recommended that I take on an entirely supplementary temp role for additional pay. We agree upon pay (and I get it in writing.) I’m working 5-10 extra hours a week in addition to my full-time job. The first paycheck doesn’t reflect my supplementary job but I figure that’s because the pay is for my work from 3-4 weeks ago (not the most recent weeks). The second paycheck comes without a pay bump and then I reach out. I am told I will not get paid. I push back a tiny bit and receive an email saying essentially “fine, but just this one time.” Fine with me. I’m not taking on another temp role again. Just received a third paycheck without a pay bump so I reached out to HR. We’ll see what happens. It’s not that I’m surprised.…


I have a full time job at an organization and my boss recommended that I take on an entirely supplementary temp role for additional pay. We agree upon pay (and I get it in writing.)

I’m working 5-10 extra hours a week in addition to my full-time job. The first paycheck doesn’t reflect my supplementary job but I figure that’s because the pay is for my work from 3-4 weeks ago (not the most recent weeks).

The second paycheck comes without a pay bump and then I reach out. I am told I will not get paid. I push back a tiny bit and receive an email saying essentially “fine, but just this one time.” Fine with me. I’m not taking on another temp role again.

Just received a third paycheck without a pay bump so I reached out to HR. We’ll see what happens.

It’s not that I’m surprised. Well, I guess I am a tiny bit surprised and I feel silly for admitting it. My organization specializes in social justice and professional development.

Figured I’d share.

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