What are my rights?

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For the last week I've been doing temp work for a local company, I've worked my ass of all week, it came to pay day and my pay is quite a bit under the hourly minimum wage for the total hours I've worked, it's bordering on an insulting amount.
Problem is, it was paid upfront in cash, seeing as it was and I knew that it would be I'm not sure of my rights and if I can report it, can anyone give me some advice?

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  • LornaMae
    10 years ago

    You have the right to remain silent, anything you say... Honestly, it sounds like you agreed to the deal the moment you were paid upfront.

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  • davesumba
    9 years ago

    You have the right to read your contract before signing it.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      9 years ago

      I said in the post it was cash in hand temp work, stuff like that never has a contract

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  • Sog
    9 years ago

    I would just kindly bring up how many hours you've been working and see what they say. You always have the option of walking away. If it's an important job, this might actually give you some leverage to ask for a raise as long as your request is reasonable.

    But reporting them for paying you less than minimum wage under the table is going to do more harm to yourself than good.

    It's only been one week on the job. If it's not going well, now would be a good time to consider cutting your losses.

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  • anti-hero
    9 years ago

    You can't do jack. Live and learn, sorry.

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  • dinz
    9 years ago

    It is can be difficult as the labour laws varies in different jurisdictions.

    If you are in New Zealand here is my opinion on this.

    By law a person cannot be contracted out of the labour protection/rights regulations which includes the minimum wage ($14.25 an hour or $11.40 if you're on training maximum 90 days). It doesn't matter if your income paid in cash or direct credited to your bank account as the employer is legally obligated to keep a record for you and the IRD (Inland Revenue Department).

    Considering you're on casual employment - the only thing they can contract out is the right to grant you paid leave, however this varies among employers. You are still entitled to time and half if you work on a public holiday regardless of the contract.

    You can address this with your employer directly or approach the Employment Courts/CAD (Citizens advice Bureau) for advice.

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  • RoseIsabella
    10 years ago

    If they're not taking out taxes and they paid you in cash, I don't know what you can do.

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