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ChopperRN
Mar 23, 2007, 10:05 PM
I live in Hawaii and am getting a job with the Federal Government with the Department of Defense-Department of Army. I was told by the person in the personnel office that I would not be paid for one month following my start date. Pay days are every 2 weeks. I am told that when I start on April 1, the beginning of the pay period, I would not be paid until the 2nd payday of the month as they "hold the first paycheck." Is this legal? To whom would I address this issue to?

magprob
Mar 23, 2007, 11:33 PM
Let me get this straight: You are going to work for the Fed, DOD, DOA, and you are asking if their pay schedule is legal? You're kidding, right?

grammadidi
Mar 23, 2007, 11:46 PM
It often takes several weeks for your payroll information to be input into the computer, then for it to take affect. Add this to a 2 week pay period, and yes, it is quite normal, especially when working for the government or a major corporation to have to wait that long. Most employers will give you a salary advance if you request it, but if you can do without it, it would be a lot better to do so.

As for your complaining... I wouldn't think that's the way you want to start a new job! You can speak to your pay and benefits people regarding a salary advance.

Didi