St Louis, MO asked in Employment Law for Missouri

Q: I was hired at $15 per hr then if I missed 1day then for that pay check he only paid me $13 per hr is that legal

I guess he thinks he can punish me for missing work regardless what the reason was I have my check stubs I'm gonna file for unemployment really soon cause I cut grass and the season is almost done

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Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
Answered
  • Chesterfield, MO
  • Licensed in Missouri

A: If you were shorted you can file a lawsuit for the $2 per hour you were not paid. You’ll need to decide whether suing is worth the effort. Your time might be better spent applying for unemployment benefits.

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