Q: Can I send a request for unpaid hours even after I quit?
I was told that orientation and training would be paid. The system didn't accept me and the assistant manager said they'd put in my hours manually. They never did, and I haven't been paid. I am quitting because of another job opportunity and would like to know if I can put in a request to have those hours paid for. I got paid for every day after that but never for that one day. I bought this to their attention a second time and they told me it was fine, they had input it. But the pay I was supposed to get for that week was way less, it excluded the hours for that particular day. I want to submit a letter stating the issue with the system and what I was told as well as the hours I stayed and did training. I want to know if this is possible.
A:
You can send a written request for payment for unpaid hours, even after you have resigned from your employment. Your request might include information about the amount of money you believe you are owed, how you calculated this amount, how long you have been owed this money, and previous communications about the money you are owed.
However, you should first check your employment agreement and your calculations to make sure you haven't missed or misunderstood anything. You should also be careful about including information that does not help your case or potentially hurts your case. Last, if you are asked to release or waive any rights in exchange for receiving pay that you are already entitled to receive, you might consider consulting with an attorney.
If your former employer fails or refuses to pay you what you are legally entitled to, the North Carolina Department of Labor might be able to assist you.
Good luck!
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