Can a company Hold Your first paycheck?

If you are unfamiliar with the company that you are now working for, it is easy to be led into thinking that your paycheck has been held, when in reality it is simply delayed. It is illegal for employers to hold your first paycheck, so no company will do this, but you might find that you are paid for your work much later than you expected.

What should I do if my employer holds my first paycheck?

If your employer is holding the first paycheck, you can take some necessary actions to receive that paycheck on time. You can talk to a manager or you can file an official complaint. If none of these work, you can resign and find another working atmosphere where the paychecks are issued regularly.

Why do employers hold first paychecks?

Though there is information available online that indicates that employers hold first paychecks because they need “float capital” or some other borrowing method, this is not true, and it is illegal. Those would be scarce circumstances where an employer held your paycheck instead of the business receiving a reward for doing so.