Q: I work at the hospital And they haven't been paying me the right amount of money it's supposed to be for 2 and a half...
Years. When I told my manager she said, she did not know and it was an mistake, and changed it. Shouldn't I be getting back pay.
A: It depends on the situation. However, if you have a written pay plan or promise of specific wages and the employer did not pay that amount, then you will likely have a claim under the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act. Keep in mind, that the employer is not technically required to pay those back wages until a court orders it to. That usually means that you have to retain a lawyer and file a lawsuit against them. I strongly recommend that you consult with an experienced employment attorney as soon as possible. You have a rolling two year statute of limitations which means that each day you wait you are losing days of pay off your claim.
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