Boilermakers have a hard job. If you are a boilermaker, your services are in demand. You have undergone extensive training and have on-the-job experience.
And, just like everyone else, you depend on your paycheck. There are state and federal laws that apply to employers and these laws also apply to wages and the timely payment of those wages.
If you are a boilermaker, and you haven’t been paid for the time that you worked, you may be able to file a wage theft claim against your employer and recover compensation for the damages that you suffered.
Payday Requirements For Boilermakers
Many states have requirements that apply to paydays and how often employees must be paid. It depends on the state and the job role. Some states require weekly paydays while others allow monthly paydays.
In some states, bi-weekly pay may be required. You need to read over your employee handbook and contract as well as review the state laws to understand your pay frequency and salary requirements.
As an example, in Connecticut employers must pay weekly, but less frequent pay periods are permitted if the labor commissioner approves them.
In California, the frequency of pay depends on the individuals’ occupation and could be set for weekly, bi-weekly, or even monthly. Employees in Massachusetts should be paid either weekly or bi-weekly.
In New York, manual workers are to be paid weekly, but with approval manual workers can be paid semi-monthly and all other workers must be paid semi-monthly.
If you have not been paid in the legally required timeframe, you may be able to pursue a claim. You should speak with your employer if your paycheck doesn’t arrive on time.
If the problem isn’t corrected immediately, you should then file a complaint against your employer.
The Wage and Hour Division can help you resolve the matter. If your employer doesn’t pay you then, you will file a lawsuit. You do have limited time to pursue wages and damages after wage theft, so make sure you act in a timely manner.
What To Do If You Haven’t Been Paid As A Boilermaker
You should be attentive to every paycheck. You will need to maintain a copy of your timecard or time sheet. You should check every pay period to make sure you are paid all your earned wages for that period.
You only have a limited amount of time – 180 days from the date of the incident – to pursue a claim against your employer for wage theft. If you wait too long, you cannot recover compensation for the damages that you suffered because of the theft of your wages as a boilermaker.
As soon as you realize you haven’t been paid in a timely manner, or that you have not been paid all your earnings, you should notify your employer.
This could involve speaking with a manager or supervisor or talking with human resources.
You should explain the situation and provide copies of supporting documentation. You will need to maintain evidence or documentation that shows you spoke with your employer about the matter and tried to resolve the issue.
If the matter doesn’t get resolved by your employer, you will need to contact the State Department of Labor. You should supply supporting documentation and show them that you were not paid as a boilermaker.
Your evidence may include your employment contract, your employee handbook, paystubs, time sheets or timecards, witness statements, and any other documentation that may support your claim by showing your earnings and what you actually received.
Get Legal Help
If you have suffered wage theft as a boilermaker, you should enlist the help of an employment law attorney. A lawyer may improve your chances of having your claim approved and you recovering compensation for the damages that you suffered because of the wage theft.
When you speak with an attorney, be sure to provide all the supporting evidence that you have for your claim.
Your employment law attorney will be familiar with the state and federal laws and will be able to investigate the matter and gather additional evidence that shows you have been the victim of wage theft as a boilermaker.
When you talk with a lawyer, go over their payment plans. Some attorneys require a retainer to be paid upfront while others will take your case on a contingency basis and not be paid until you win your claim and recover compensation for your damages.
Complete the Free Case Evaluation Form on this page to share details with an attorney who handles wage theft cases in your area.
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