Short Answer: If $22 per hour was the gross rate, deductions for taxes are normal; if it was net, your employer may be misleading you.
Full Answer: If your employer stated $22 per hour as your gross pay, deductions for federal and state taxes, Social Security, and Medicare are standard and would result in a lower net paycheck.
However, if the employer promised $22 per hour after taxes (net pay) and you received less, it may indicate a breach of agreement or misrepresentation. Request a detailed pay stub showing gross, deductions, and net pay. If discrepancies persist, consider filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division.
General Federal Standard: Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers must provide clear and accurate pay stubs showing gross pay, deductions, and net pay.
Full Answer: If your employer stated $22 per hour as your gross pay, deductions for federal and state taxes, Social Security, and Medicare are standard and would result in a lower net paycheck.
However, if the employer promised $22 per hour after taxes (net pay) and you received less, it may indicate a breach of agreement or misrepresentation. Request a detailed pay stub showing gross, deductions, and net pay. If discrepancies persist, consider filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division.
General Federal Standard: Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers must provide clear and accurate pay stubs showing gross pay, deductions, and net pay.