Boss told employee to work despite 2 months of unpaid wages. His ultimatum sent them running to the bank

The one thing employees hate is not being paid on time. Not getting your paycheck at all is even more frustrating and unacceptable. It’s a non-negotiable that workers receive their dues in return for their work and commitment. However, an employee who goes by u/Owenwilden didn’t receive his paycheck for a second time and decided to take a stand. While many find themselves helpless and stuck to committing despite not being paid consistently, this man voiced his opinion and walked out. The management was on their toes the second he made his bold decision. His Reddit post from November 21 highlights employers’ negligence and the need to stand up for oneself. 

The man was annoyed that he hadn’t been paid. It was the second time this was happening, and he decided that he was not going to play along like a helpless robot. Instead, he confronted his boss. “Told my boss I'm not touching another thing until the money hits my account. No explanations, no excuses anymore,” he wrote. He was pretty adamant, but even then, the manager couldn’t see that he meant business. Still trying to negotiate and play it cool, the man assured him that he would receive his dues in a few days.

“He tried the usual — ‘It'll be sorted Monday.’ I said, ‘Cool, see you Monday then.’ Walked out,” the man shared. The employee was not taking 'no' for an answer and didn’t have to. He deserved every penny for his hard work. Yomly revealed staggering statistics about the payroll system in the U.S. More than half of the working population receives delayed or incorrect paychecks. 1 in 3 workers quit their jobs due to issues just like this employee was facing. 7.82 million employees in the United States have experienced and been impacted by payroll problems. It’s not only demeaning and disrespectful, but it is clearly something that is being ignored. 

In this case, it was pure negligence, and it was made evident thanks to the man’s confident move. When he walked out, the manager suddenly decided to fix the issue immediately. “Got a call an hour later. Payment would be processed the same day. Funny how fast they can move when they need to,” he wrote. Because they knew the man meant business, they decided to take him seriously. He noted, “Should have done this the first time.” His case has only left people commending him for his approach and realizing that they have to take control and be responsible when it comes to advocating for themselves in such situations. In Beyond the Paystub: Why Payroll Accuracy Is the Bedrock of Employee Experience, HiBob surveyed 2,000 US employees, including 541 HR and Finance professionals, to get an idea of their experiences on payday. 64% of employees said they’ve undergone significant financial stress due to paycheck errors or delays, with more than half (53%) saying they’d leave the job if payroll issues continued.

u/PinkFink65 noted, “Good on you. Work is an agreement: I do work things, you give me money. The company doesn't uphold their end? Then neither should you.” u/Overseervault101 wrote, “I blocked a boss in their drive before they flew off because they didn't pay my Christmas pay. If my holidays are ruined, so are yours. Paid me out of his own account there and then.” u/MotorAd5284 remarked, “Well done. Never work for free.” u/prosperoniece added, “Good for you for standing your ground.” u/highlyspecificuser noted, “A stand like this might make us all stand up for injustice in the work world.” 

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