They aren't paying me

Hi Jemina. If I were you, I'd definitely be angry and devastated. Been told to come back, they should have at least reserved a place for you. Seemingly that you have worked with them before the issue of the passport came right under their noses. This is unfair. Can't you get the Union to look into this matter, or is there an organization body that could help you to look for other job, and at the same time, pressing the company for the period which you have worked. That is their problem entirely since they are the ones that allowed you to work for 2 weeks, even though they then demand your passport and using the excuse that you did not give valid documents. So during the 2 weeks and the interviewing time, what were the HR people doing? I hate situations like this whereby companies used the energy of employees and due to this and that, do not pay. At least pay for the period that you have worked. The journey to and fro that work place needs money and not free. I don't know how to say about this matter. Writing a letter will only either improve the situation or worst, you will have more ding dongs to come before you even see your 2 weeks wage. Sorry this has to happen to you. I suggest you keep on pressing them for your pay and look for another job.

Hi Jemina! That is appalling to say the least! They used you Your dosuments were good enough when they needed someone to fill the post and now they are prepared topay you for the work you did! Can the empployment office help you in this? They are completely in the wrong and if you were told that your documents were sufficient to start and were accepted by them in the first place then now thay are not playing fair at all. I suggest you contact all involved and try and get to the bottom of it because there is no way they can be allowed to get away with it! Keep us informed and I do so hope it sorts itself out for you.

This is already an 'old' discussion and the last post I see you made was some weeks ago but sounded hopeful. I trust that you did get your money in the end. If you had papers stating that you could work and they employed you on that basis, they have no real cause not to pay you, even if their admin needed more documentation. You have worked and deserve to be paid for that work now that you have all the documentation that is required. To be honest, it sounds like a small mix-up in their HR department with one person saying one thing and another interpreting the rules more flexibly. Personally, I would not like to be in the business of employing aliens in the UK right now. The Government have recently made new laws which penalise employers heavily if they employ someone illegally and I am sure that has caused much confusion in some HR departments! If your problem is now sorted out, congratulations! If not, you just need to be firm and assured of your rights to be paid for work you did and, at the same time aware of (and understanding of) their problems. Keep on at them with queries and asking for progress reports and so on. If you are adamant but fair, you can only earn respect, not enemies!

Did they let you know in writing that they would accept the documents you had, or verbally? This is really poor treatment by them. I would seek the advice of a solicitor or at the very least, a citizens' advice bureau, to see where you stand on obtaining your money. It can't hurt to make enquiries. If you feel the need, then drop them a line to tell them you're seeking a solicitor's advice. They may pay you on the strength that they don't want to have to pay court fees for losing their case over such a small amount of money. If not... go ahead and seek advice. I think they might suggest a tribunal, and you should get somewhere with them. Brightest Blessings, my friend.

That's horrible Jemina. Can't blame you for being upset. who wouldn't be. It doesn't matter whether or not someone accepted the wrong documents. The fact is ....they accepted them. You worked and earned your pay....simple. They should have paid you long before now and you shouldn't have to go to all this hassle just to get what is rightly yours. So I see this was written 4 weeks ago. Do tell us....how did this all work out for you? Have you been paid yet?

Oh, sorry to hear that. So there type of processing just like us here or better here. Now you know their style. What is your husband doing to help you out. Anyway wish you the best of luck.

Personally, I guess if I were you, your Best defense is to contact the head of that management place and share your thoughts, and see if they can resolve something from there. Personally I think it is against, or hopefully so for all companies and this does not sound like Good Business practices for sure. All I would say is do what you can do, and look for a different type of job, and if they can never come thru let this be a warning they might not be one of the better companies to want to work for as well.

I am glad that you can rant here with us. That is not fair to you ata all. They should not have let you work, if they had no intention on paying you to begin with. They new what you needed, to work there also.

Hope youve received your pay right now.

Ok just continue ranting them the way you like.How about inqiring from their labor dept like the DOLE here maybe they can help. Good happenings will be in for you later. Good Luck!

hi jemina,cool down..sometimes its very difficult to deal with people..esp.if we are staying at other countries..2 weeks working is too much for you to do,hoping they have their conscience to pay you..but i if you can find another..dont bother to get it..you will only hurting yourself