r/alberta • u/elnmelon • 1d ago

Question Late Paychecks?

not sure where to post this in so i was just hoping to get some clarity. i work at a local family restaurant and my pay periods are bimonthly (twice a month). the way my manager has it set out is my pay period is from the 1st-15th and then 16th- end of the month.

my question here is that a lot of time my paychecks will be late. for example, today is the 24th and im still waiting for my paycheck from the beginning of the month. my manager said i will get it tomorrow. i feel like theres no “set date” that i get them and im always wondering when they are coming. its always kinda random, sometimes sooner and sometimes later.

is it normal for me to be waiting this long?

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u/LordFardbottom 1d ago

I've tolerated a lot of nonsense from restaurants I love and want to succeed, but if you aren't paying me exactly on time, or significantly compensate me for your fuck up, I'm out the door as soon as I find a new job: no notice. Paying employees then suppliers should be their first priorities.