How long can an employer legally delay retro pay?
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How long can an employer legally delay retro pay?
Work in IA- I was promoted to a management position and was to be put on salary pay. During the two months in the position I continued to get paid at an hourly wage. I made several payroll discrepencies during this time always to be told “the retro pay should be on the next check”. At this point, 3 months and five checks without recieving correct pay, there is still no resolution in sight. Is this legal?
Asked on June 5, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, Iowa
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Nope not legal at all. So, you need to do the following:
1. Immediately read this link because you have time limits and amount limits with the Iowa Workforce Development Office--> http://www.iowaworkforce.org/labor/wage.htm
2. If that doesn't help, try www.attorneypages.com and look for an employee plaintiff employment labor law attorney in your state. Then check his or her record at the Iowa State Bar.
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