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Can my employer pay me for the PREVIOUS week of employment on the payday, and not for the one I just completed?

My apologies, it must sound confusing. Here's the thing: I got a simple sign holding job for a store. I didn't sign anything except the employment application, so it's all verbal. They told me payday is Friday, meaning that I will start then (Friday) and get paid next Friday. I assumed they would pay me for the Friday and Saturday I worked (Sunday is a day off), and for the whole week I then worked. However, instead, they paid me for 9.5 hours for the previous Friday and Saturday (they subtracted the breaks I took, I suppose that's perfectly legal), and nothing for this week. I am at fault for not clarifying on the spot, but it's my first ever paycheck, I was nervous and late for a bus. I can only assume they're planning to pay for this week on next payday. Is this acceptable?

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Reputation Level 19
From the facts you presented it sounds normal the paycheck will be one week behind. The good news your will get an extra check at the end.

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