What are an employee’s rights to be paid early?

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What are an employee’s rights to be paid early?

I was informed the day after hire that pay period was monthly. I informed the CEO that I could not wait until end of the month so he said that he would pay me earlier. However I have not seen or heard him since my hire date . He said that he would pay me earlier but did not state an amount or when.

Asked on October 5, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Georgia

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

There is no right to be paid early under law--that is, the employer is under no legal obligation to pay an employee earlier than the normal pay dates or schedule.

If you had an employment contract which stipulated that you'd be paid earlier, that would be enforceable; however, a promise by the  CEO made *after* you had already accepted the job offer does not form an enforceable contract or agreement, since you did not give anything of value (any "consideration") in exchange for that promise; it is just a gratuitious promise, and gratiutious promises are not enforceable.


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