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So angry

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Lovelycupofcoffee · 06/06/2023 06:39

So my teenage son started a job in a local pub until he goes to uni in September. First month he was paid late and this month paid late again and only half of his wages . My first instinct was to go down to the pub and ask for his wages . Then the sensible part of me kicked in and realised he’s 19 and needs to fight his own battles. I’ve told him to leave and get another job as he’s unlikely to get paid properly for anymore shifts . Do I just need to accept he won’t get paid and move on ?

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IloveJudgeJudy · 06/06/2023 07:06

You can find letter templates via the CAB website so you wouldn’t need to involve a solicitor in the first instance.

Gtsr443 · 06/06/2023 07:05

Tbh I would be standing in the bar demanding he's paid and refusing to leave until he is paid.

Prescottdanni123 · 06/06/2023 07:00

Does his wages get paid into his bank account or is it cash in hand? If the latter, cash in hand can be a bit dodgy.

BusyMum47 · 06/06/2023 06:57

He definitely needs to pack it in & get a different job but he also has the right to be paid what he's owed - I'd be down there, like a shot, demanding his money & threatening legal action if they don't cough up. How dare they take advantage of a teenager like that? There's no excuse.

TinySaltLick · 06/06/2023 06:50

Is he getting paid via bacs? Does he have a pay slip / contract or is it all informal / verbal?

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Lovelycupofcoffee · 06/06/2023 06:49

They have paid him 300 so far but he had to keep asking .

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Lovelycupofcoffee · 06/06/2023 06:48

So the pub seems to be open for a few months then closes and I think they are struggling but that’s not the point . They are part of a chain I think . 500 quid is a lot of money and yes he does go in and does all his shifts . I did think about small claims and maybe sending them a one off solicitors letter? I know that would be expensive but I’m so annoyed and it’s my son so I will try and help if possible

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Beautifulsunflowers · 06/06/2023 06:48

He needs to be paid for the hours he’s worked. It’s completely unacceptable that’s not happened. Yes he needs to be able to fight his own battles but with your support. I would get him to write down the hours he’s done and the amount he’s owed. Can he email the manager/boss so there’s a paper trail? Get this sorted and look for another job.

TheKobayashiMaru · 06/06/2023 06:46

Is he not paid into his bank account? What does his payslip say?

Gtsr443 · 06/06/2023 06:42

No absolutely not. They must pay him. Are they part of a chain? Anyone higher up you can go to? Small claims court is always an option.
I know he needs to fight his own battles but you can lend support.

Dacadactyl · 06/06/2023 06:42

What reason are they giving for paying him late and only half? Is he deffo turning up for his shifts and on time?

Don't go down there. If hes genuinely being paid late/half then yes he needs to look for another job.

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