Comments on: [AASM] “Is the salon owner required to track our hours?”

By: Tina Alberino

Tina Alberino — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 01:54:58 +0000

In reply to Lisa. If they're employees, yes. Colorado state law may or may not require it, but federal law does, so you're required to keep those records no matter which state you reside in. (The lack of state requirements just means there are no state penalties for failing to do so, not that you aren't required to at all.)

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 06:46:31 +0000

My salon is commission in Colorado. Reading the article, I’m fairly confident I am doing everything correctly in regards to payroll. My staff makes great paychecks, but I don’t make them clock in. Should I?
How do I find out Colorado laws?

By: Tina

Tina — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 13:29:11 +0000

In reply to Nicole Kennedy. LOL, she's for damn sure not right in this situation. You're already doing the right thing by filing the complaint, but keep on top of it to make sure they take action. Call routinely to check the status of your case. If you feel like the state is failing you, contact an employee rights attorney to either move things along or pursue your complaints yourself. She sounds like a bully who is being an asshole just to be an asshole. She likely thinks you aren't going to do anything about it. Show her she's wrong. Typically, a strongly worded letter from an attorney is enough to put a stop to it and have your demands met, but you also have the right to file in small claims court. In any case, I recommend talking to an attorney about your options as soon as you can arrange to.

By: Nicole Kennedy

Nicole Kennedy — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 14:20:21 +0000

My old boss is withholding my last 2 paychecks for 30 days. She is threatening to call my new employer and tell her untrue statements, I have ALL her statements via text msg. I have filed suit with the dept of labor with hopes to get this all taken care of. She has ALWAYS just paid us commission, and sometimes I’d sit at the shop for 8 hours and not even make enough commission to total up a full day at minimum wage. Can you please tell me if she was right ir wrong in doing this?? And what steps to takr in order to get my pay the right way. Thank you

By: Tina

Tina — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 01:38:44 +0000

In reply to Kat. Sure! Just use the contact form on this site. I try to respond in a relatively timely manner, but sometimes it can take me a week or so to get through all the emails I receive.

By: Tina

Tina — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 20:38:44 +0000

In reply to Ashley. It definitely wasn't okay for her to do. Your next step would be to file an SS-8 with the IRS, and file your taxes as if you were lawfully employed.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 18:56:58 +0000

My former boss did this same thing, I was commission based but the check stubs never listed the hours or wage pay just the total check amount and the tax deductions. She also switched me to an independent contractor without my consent, I never signed anything agreeing to this. She approached me and asked if I’d like to switch from employee to independent contractor. I talked to my accountant and she said it wouldn’t be smart to get a 1099 and advised me to stay an employee. I told my boss this and she said “okay we will discuss this at the meeting.” It was never discussed, but the red flag was waved when in January I received W2 and a 1099 for 2015 taxes. Is this okay for her to do?? I am so grateful I found this website!!

By: Kat

Kat — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 03:07:32 +0000

Thank you for this information. Any chance I can contact you via email? I’d love to ask you a question related to this article! Thank you!