Still haven't been paid after a month & afraid of my boss?

Question

I started working in a store a month ago, and a few weeks after my boss stopped giving me hours because of a misunderstanding (and he's a jackass). I was supposed to get my paycheck in the mail two weeks after I started working there, but I haven't yet. I would call him but I'm afraid to/really don't want talk to him because he's such a d**k. How should I handle this? He's the only manager in the store.

Any suggestions? It's illegal if he doesn't pay me, yes?

Answer 1

If you worked and have documented that you did, then yes it is illegal to not pay you.  I would suggest if you cannot talk to him that you send him a nice, and I mean nice letter informing him that you expect to receive your pay for the month you worked, and if he refuses you will seek legal action or report him to the BBB.

Answer 2

Look, do not be scared of him. This is business and it is your money. Address the issue...if he continues to be an ***, go over his head and speak to him boss. Everyone has a boss.