
1. What Happens If Your Employer Misses Payroll?
Half of small companies don't survive past five years, and salaries often make up the bulk of expenses for a small business. As such, businesses find themselves incapable to meet payroll more often than you like to think. No business wants to be in this position, as associated fines and penalties stack up rapidly. While, as an employee, your wages are a legal obligation for your business, a missed payroll may be a signal to begin exploring other employment options.
2. In what way to Report Unpaid Wages?
If your employer does not pay you the wages he owes you, you must know that each state government has laws that can protect you from negligent bosses, forcing them to pay you back wages once you report them. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, back pay has a two-year statute of limitations, but if your boss is deliberately withholding money that time limit extends to three years. Start trying to your earn your lost money before those limits expire.