Missing pay

hi everyone,

i am trying to exhaust as much advice as possible so here it goes:

i am a part time worker and student, and during my recess i apply to work full time for the period between december and january.

our salaries were due over the weekend and well half of my paycheque is missing. i usually use my overtime money to cover academic expenses, and i have academic expenses that i need to cover. however this “error” as they put it, is prohibiting me from doing that. because of this error i am facing a penalty for not paying my rent on time as well as missing the school registration window because i have had student debt.

they stated my pay will be paid in the next payroll window, which puts me in an awkward credit position.

i am considering taking legal action as this company has been quite lax about exploiting people, however i do not wish to rush into things as i want to collect as much evidence as possible and be as cautious as possible.