My employer said that isn't going to pay me for the first two weeks. Is that legal?

Greybeard

I'd call the Employment Agency they will advise you!

MarcThyme

Yes, that's legal; you will be working "two weeks in hand", being paid two weeks "late" for the duration of your employ, and get those two weeks "missing pay" when you leave the company or retire...it's insurance to make you actually either turn up for work, or give the required notice before quitting (rather than just "not coming in" one day!)...

(Try not to let your new employer know that you were unaware of this VERY normal practice, it might make them think they have hired a dunce....)

What should you do? Work so well during the next two weeks and learn all you can...

(I am ASTONISHED at how many others are unaware of this perfectly normal practice!)

knownout

legal or not he don't care , you either say OK or don't start .. If you are not considered suitable you will be released at end of two weeks with no pay at all .. Its up to you . , take a chance of working two weeks for nothing or not , So even if illegal ,, what can you do ,, pretty well nothing . complain OK but you still got no money ,

Hannah M

I've never had a job where my employer DIDN'T do this. It's extremely common.

mark k

He must pay you for ant worked performed end of question. If he chooses not to you need to contact the division of industry labor and human relations.

eli

unless you get paid 2 weeks in hand (meaning you wouldnt get paid till the end of the second week)

it sounds like he just wants some free labour
chances are he wont take you on
usually a trial is a few hours to 1 day on the job and most places pay you or offer you a free meal ect...

personally i wouldnt do it.
unless i vounteer i get paid for the work i do.
in 2 weeks at the minimum wage you will get about Â£400 depending how many hours you work

patch

If you work you are entitled to be paid for your labour trail period or not.

Wishful Spirit

You must be paid for any time you work. That's US Federal law. Don't take a job where they say they won't pay you, and file a complaint with the Department of Labor and employment.

Loyd/Mary P

Just be honest with him and tell him you will be glad to work on a trial basis as long as if he gets let go for whatever reason that you will be paid for your two weeks work in full.Tell him too tht if he agrees that you want it in writing , otherwise go to a reputabgle business firm.

Judy

Where are you? Not legal in the US.

KarlosCharlos

It is legal as long as it's part of your contract.

Jan409

If you are in the UK that is illegal

If you work,you get paid, simple as that

A training period is a working period so you are totally entitled to paid the correct rate for the job, which must be no less than the minimum wage for your age

If he sticks to this ,report him,as he is acting illegally

My physco dog!! lolz!

thats against the law
he needs to pay you if u take the time outta ur day to be there
you need to report them to the Department Of Labor in ur community

Camelot

Some of you guys are mis-reading his question. He hasn't said that his employer is forcing him to work two weeks in-hand before he gets paid.
His employer has specifically said that he will NOT be paid for this work as he is on an unpaid trial period.
My advice? (And yes I am an employer myself), don't do it!
If your employer will not behave honourably and pay for your labour during a trial period which is illegal, then he will not hesitate to break other laws that were enacted to protect people like you.

michr

where are you?
laws vary greatly from country to country.
in the US pay-day laws vary by state as to how often an employee must be paid but in all states you must be paid for the time you actually work.

my advice......
edit your question if you want an accurate answer...........

Scobill

Some employers hold back a weeks pay in lieu in case you walk out , but it should be paid to you after a qualifying period . I do not think it is illegal using trial period and not paying you , but it is immoral !! I know jobs are difficult to find just now , but this employer seems to be taking unfair advantage and you should seriously consider working there . However perhaps you mis heard what they said as at interviews you do not always take things in . When you start ask exactly what they meant and if you do not like the answer then you have a choice to make . Put up with it or leave and look elsewhere for a fairer employer

Iffy

He must pay you. He can hold the check back and give it to you later but he cannot force you to work for free. Call the Dept of Labor

photog

Tell him to take a running jump.

They have to pay you for work done.

Thinkabootit - well you obviously haven't have have you (thought about it). The question said "isn't going to pay me" .
If it was working 2 weeks in hand then they would get paid eventually.

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