Can an employer not pay you for a shift worked

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Can an employer not pay you for a shift worked

I was hired in at a company to
do home health aide work I
only worked one day a week
which was every Sunday. two
weeks ago I had to call in
because of a personal reasons
the next day she text me
stating she filed the
position. Can she keep my last
check?? She said i cost her
money but i called in?

Asked on September 5, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Michigan

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

You must be paid for all time worked. This is true whether or not you have been terminated for cause. At this point, you can either sue your former employer in small claims court and/or file a wage complaint with your state's department of labor.

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

No, she cannot keep your paycheck. Even if you are terminated for good cause, you must be paid for all work you did up to when you were terminated. You could sue your employer for the money; a cost-effective option is to sue in small claims court, as your own attorney or "pro se."


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