Is this legal

[mikesta]

I work at Taco Bell and today I went there to get my check at around 6. I was doing construction work all day and I just got home at around 5:30. When I got there My assistant manager and two other employees were just slouching around and not doing anything because it was extremely slow. My manager said she couldn't give me my check because it was dinner time and you can only get you check from 10-11, 2-5, and after 8. So I left.

 

Is this legal? This is my damn money I worked for and I should be able to get my damn check whenever I want, especially if everybody is doing nothing.

[Hodgey.]

Wait do you work at Taco Bell or in Construction because it kinda sounded like you do both ?

 

Anyway i would think you should be able to get your cheque at anytime, but if they are the company rules then just go back tommorow at one of those times.

Edited July 27, 2010 by Hodgey1989

[Digital Murders]

Yes.

 

When I worked in fast food there were designated times for when we were to pick our checks up. Then I worked my way up the ladder and got my check whenever the f*ck I wanted.

[Otter]

I. Hate. Corporate. Rules.

 

What a load of sh*t.

[Jesus'En'Hitler420]

Was it stated that it would be that way in the policy you signed or did atleast a manager notify you during your hiring process that that is the way it is?

 

If they just make this up as they go along, then yes, unless you/lawyer investigate further and find out it is not. BTW: That means if it's not included in their policy in any shape/form, then it's illegal. If it's implied in some other way, then it may not be.

 

Hence why there are lawyers. They are meant to exploit those areas where the law can be unclear. We may hate them in most cases, but they are great in the right circumstance because they are trained to read the literal definition and find where the literal definition does not apply to you.

Edited July 27, 2010 by Jesus'En'Hitler420

[mikesta]

Its a load of bullsh*t. They didn't have this rule until we got a new manager. Well thanks guys I just wanted to make sure it was legal, even though its dumb.

 

@Hodgey1989: Yeah I do work construction and Taco Bell and let me tell you that construction is a lot more fun and I make a lot more money.

[-beeblebrox-]

Ever heard of automatic bank transfers? I started working when I was 16 and I've never been paid cash/cheque.

[Hodgey.]

Ever heard of automatic bank transfers? I started working when I was 16 and I've never been paid cash/cheque.

The company may not do that though. alot do especially were im from but if they pay by cheque thats all you can go with.

[CygnusX1]

My manager said she couldn't give me my check because it was dinner time and you can only get you check from 10-11, 2-5, and after 8.

 

 

Ah, hahaha you got trolled, IRL.

 

Check your state laws, in WI it's the Dept. of Workforce Development to go to with problems. There may be a website with all the regulations.

[Jay]

I'm sure those rules make more sense in busier stores, when they actually need all hands on deck to serve customers for dinner and don't need off duty employees wanting their hard earned.

[Stig]

I'm sure those rules make more sense in busier stores, when they actually need all hands on deck to serve customers for dinner and don't need off duty employees wanting their hard earned.

Yeah bullsh*t I don't care what corporate food place you work at your managers don't do sh*t but sit in the back room and "work"

[Tornado Rex]

Um. I highly doubt this is legal. Just because it may be "company policy" doesn't make it legal. Your check is to be made available to you on the day you get paid as per the agreement with your employer. This is why a lot of companies get their checks on Thursdays when payday is Friday, so in case something happens and the delivery is late they will still get it on payday. I believe the only leverage they have is a "start of business day" thing where they can say "we don't open until 8 so you can't get your check until then" type of thing.

 

Sounds to me like a manager on a power trip. I'd call up your District Manager and let them know what's going on. That'll get your "boss" off their high horse.

[King Kapone]

Sounds to me like a manager on a power trip. I'd call up your District Manager and let them know what's going on. That'll get your "boss" off their high horse.

And get you fired.

 

But, hey, at least you'll know that your sacrifice will make it possible for future Taco Bell employees to pick up their checks whenever they want.

[Lithium]

Sounds to me like a manager on a power trip. I'd call up your District Manager and let them know what's going on. That'll get your "boss" off their high horse.

And get you fired.

 

But, hey, at least you'll know that your sacrifice will make it possible for future Taco Bell employees to pick up their checks whenever they want.

They wouldn't be able to fire you for going to the district manager, if anything I would think they wouldn't touch you after that. As far as the cheque thing goes, that's BS man. I've almost always had direct deposit (thank f*ck), but if I didn't have my money on pay day I'd be flipping. They need to realise that people need this money to live and can't be f*ckin around with when they can and can not give it out. Dirty ol' Taco Bell and their watered down beef.

[Robinski]

They wouldn't be able to fire you for that. They would be able to fire you for the next tiny infraction of company code, be that the food preparation guidelines, cleaning policy, uniform policy or whatever.

[King Kapone]

They wouldn't be able to fire you for that. They would be able to fire you for the next tiny infraction of company code, be that the food preparation guidelines, cleaning policy, uniform policy or whatever.

This sums up just what I meant by "and get you fired."

 

Pick your battles. Don't make unnecessary waves.

[makeshyft]

Hang on.

 

People are still paid with an actual, physical cheque? That's insane. I started working in 1996, and I have never been handed a cheque as payment. Ever. If all businesses simply deposited the money in your bank account (as mine do and have my entire working life), then this wouldn't even be an issue.

 

GET OUT OF THE STONE AGE, TACO BELL.

[Shylock]

Its legal. Just go get it during specified times.

[Jay]

I'm sure those rules make more sense in busier stores, when they actually need all hands on deck to serve customers for dinner and don't need off duty employees wanting their hard earned.

Yeah bullsh*t I don't care what corporate food place you work at your managers don't do sh*t but sit in the back room and "work"

I appreciate your sweeping generalisation.

[CygnusX1]

They wouldn't be able to fire you for that. They would be able to fire you for the next tiny infraction of company code, be that the food preparation guidelines, cleaning policy, uniform policy or whatever.

This sums up just what I meant by "and get you fired."

 

Pick your battles. Don't make unnecessary waves.

That's what's wrong with people today. Check out how workers in the early 20th Century dealt with their employers. They owned their own homes and cars because they wouldn't put up with any sh*t.

 

Rich people get rich by other peoples labors. The people giving the labor have the power, if they aren't being stupid about it. So yeah, just do everything someone paying you half a livable wage tells you to do, Don't make waves man.

[Robinski]

That's what's wrong with people today. Check out how workers in the early 20th Century dealt with their employers. They owned their own homes and cars because they wouldn't put up with any sh*t.

 

Rich people get rich by other peoples labors. The people giving the labor have the power, if they aren't being stupid about it. So yeah, just do everything someone paying you half a livable wage tells you to do, Don't make waves man.

It's not like he's going to overthrow the capitalist establishment by running to the District Manager about how he didn't get to pick up his paycheck for another 12 hours.

 

But you keep raging against that machine buddy.

[Gareth Alan Willmer]

They wouldn't be able to fire you for that. They would be able to fire you for the next tiny infraction of company code, be that the food preparation guidelines, cleaning policy, uniform policy or whatever.

This sums up just what I meant by "and get you fired."

 

Pick your battles. Don't make unnecessary waves.

That's what's wrong with people today. Check out how workers in the early 20th Century dealt with their employers. They owned their own homes and cars because they wouldn't put up with any sh*t.

 

Rich people get rich by other peoples labors. The people giving the labor have the power, if they aren't being stupid about it. So yeah, just do everything someone paying you half a livable wage tells you to do, Don't make waves man.

The British economy now is a f*cking joke

 

People are being paid late and less than what other people think and there are others sweating there brow over f*ck all. Ive lost all faith in people not putting up with sh*t anymore.

 

Back in the early 90's those problems never would even exist

[M4RK]

yep working retail for 4 years was a pain in my ass. so i understand where ur coming from. so i said f*ck it, and i joined the army. best decision of my life

[Moonshield]

 

Hang on.

 

People are still paid with an actual, physical cheque? That's insane. I started working in 1996, and I have never been handed a cheque as payment. Ever. If all businesses simply deposited the money in your bank account (as mine do and have my entire working life), then this wouldn't even be an issue.

 

GET OUT OF THE STONE AGE, TACO BELL.

Well some people freelance their trade, so the only way for them to get paid is either a physical check or online money transfer, and I sure as sh*t prefer the less complicated method of getting a check written out. Or sometimes I do work for other work/other valubles.

[makeshyft]

 

check

Get your Amerigano sh*t outta my face, hermano.

 

Also, we aren't talking about freelancing. The dude had a regular job slingin' tacos.

[Lithium]

check

Get your Amerigano sh*t outta my face, hermano.

 

Also, we aren't talking about freelancing. The dude had a regular job slingin' tacos.

The proper terminology I do believe is Cheque

[King Kapone]

check

Get your Amerigano sh*t outta my face, hermano.

 

Also, we aren't talking about freelancing. The dude had a regular job slingin' tacos.

The proper terminology I do believe is Cheque

Cheque is the French way to say check. And we Americans don't like us no Frenchies.

[Lithium]

 

check

Get your Amerigano sh*t outta my face, hermano.

 

Also, we aren't talking about freelancing. The dude had a regular job slingin' tacos.

The proper terminology I do believe is Cheque

Cheque is the French way to say check. And we Americans don't like us no Frenchies.

Actually Cheque is the British way of spelling it, as well as the Canadian way. I think that since check can mean more than one thing in a sentence, the better way to spell it is Cheque...either way is right though I guess.

[Darrel]

Mikesta long time no see, holy sh*t.

[CygnusX1]

So yeah, I'm in an employment agency today, and half way through the interview this old cougar breaks in. So she hands this memo to the cougar interviewing me. Victim looks at it and throws it away as the other old crow exits. Then said victim starts bitching about how they are being ordered to do menial jobs as their work load keeps increasing after being forced into a 20% pay decrease. She throws the memo into her circular file. I stand up and shake her wrinkly old hand, shocked at how her bulging veins pulse with each shake, the urge to shield my face fading as she endures my enthusiasm. Needless to say, I am now employed, with a couple extra dollars per hour to boot. Solidarity bitches.