Early Payroll Notification Rights

Summary

In California, employers are required to notify employees in advance of any changes to the pay schedule. If an employer fails to provide such notification, employees may have grounds to discuss the issue with their employer or seek legal advice. Consulting a legal professional can help determine the best course of action if you believe your rights have been violated.

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This is what the conversation between me and payroll I'm having trouble submitting my time for the period */*–*/*. While trying to figure it out, I accidentally submitted my time for the current week instead. Since the deadline is Monday at * PM, I wanted to check if there's a reason why I can’t enter time for that earlier period.
In California, employers must provide timely payment for work completed in a given pay period. If you missed the deadline due to system issues, your employer should help rectify it. Have you contacted your HR department to address this issue? It might be beneficial to do so.
Good morning Alisha, Regrettably, the Payroll cutoff submitting and approving timecards were closed early to accommodate the June 19th banking holiday. The early cutoff was communicated last Friday morning, */*. Timecards will be reopened on Thursday morning (*/*), allowing you to submit your hours for the previous weeks. It is crucial that you submit your hours during this timeframe and ensure they are approved by your Timecard Approver (TCA) to queue for payment. Once your hours are submitted and approved, the additional payment will be processed and scheduled for next Wednesday (*/*). To avoid any delays in payment going forward, we encourage you to review Payroll notifications with greater care, and to set up additional reminders to review your timecards.
It seems like your payroll issue stems from an early cutoff due to a banking holiday. In California, employers should notify employees of such changes in advance. Since the timecards will be reopened and payments scheduled, it looks like the issue is being addressed.
If you feel this situation has caused undue financial hardship or wasn't communicated effectively, consider discussing it further with your HR department. If necessary, consulting a legal professional may help clarify your rights. Is there anything else specific you'd like to know or discuss?
What are my rights if I was not notified
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In California, employees have rights to timely payment for work completed. If an employer changes the pay schedule due to unforeseen circumstances, they should notify employees in advance. If notification wasn't provided, you might have grounds to discuss this with your employer or seek legal advice. Would you like more information on this?
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In California, employers must communicate changes in pay schedules in advance. If they did not provide sufficient notice, you may have grounds to discuss this further with your employer or seek legal advice. It's recommended to consult a legal professional to explore your options. Would you like more information on how to proceed legally?
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In California, employers must notify employees about any changes to the pay schedule in advance. If your employer failed to do so, you might have grounds for legal recourse. Consulting a legal professional can help determine the best course of action. If you have any further questions or need more specific guidance, feel free to ask!