Heres what you oughta know.
Its easy to just say threaten to quit/quit/sue, but the real world is more complicated.
You should also contact your statesDepartment of Laboroffice to start theinvestigation process.
The trouble is, it can be easy to think Well, at least I have a job.
If I quit, then Ill have no jobandno money, and what good will that be?
However, I have found that most employees are reluctant to do that.
They like their job, they like their employer and they feel some loyalty to the company.
If that all sounds bad, thats because it is.
Even if they butter you up with promises or bonuses later, you should be concerned.
However, if the cupboard is bare, love for your work wont stock it with food.
Get to the bottom of the money situation, and insist on honesty.
If they cant level with you, walk away.
Unrath suggested asking direct questions like the following:
When am I going to get paid?
What jobs do we have lined up?
How are you going to ensure this does not happen to employees again?
Youll have to make the call for your situation.
And dont be afraid to go up the hierarchy.
Start taking interviews, scheduling coffee talks, and reach out to your professional data pipe.
You might even want to see if your employers competition has any openings.
If you dont see that kind of change, get out.
New investment and new clients usually come with time limits, performance promises, and deliverables.
This article was originally published in April 2013 and was updated in June 2015.
It was updated most recently on March 9, 2020 by Lisa Rowan.
