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pay calculation? something wrong? - dnr


Posted: Mar 31, 2015

California raised their minimum wage to $9 from $8 July of last year. With the mandatory OT, I was surprised to find my pay was not more. So, I divided my gross pay by hours worked, and I am coming up 40 cents an hour short. Anyone else?

Mine has been correct. I suggest you take it to HR, - if you can figure out who is your HR person. nm

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Don't bother with HR - anony

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My two experiences of having to deal with them turned out horribly. No satisfaction to my part whatsoever. Hope you have better luck. I don't have any faith in them


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