Dispute over being paid on time

[loren1987]

I have been working for a company for 18 months, and over the last 6 months or so there has been issues with all staff being paid on time.
We are all paid by cheque...now it does state in our contracts that we will be paid by the 6th of every month but it also states that the company reserves the right to change the date at any time.
The problem is that our boss is the only one who can sign our cheques, and he very rarely come into the office, I bank with Halifax and it takes 3 working days for my wages to clear. Already it is too late for my wages to clear in time for the 6th.
Is there nothing we can do to ensure we get our wages that we have worked hard for all month? I've had to change all my direct debit set ups already its just annoying that our employer cant be bothered to come to the office to sign our cheques.

[Nosha123]

Can he not authorise someone else to sign the cheques?
Or sign a batch and keep them locked in a safe?

[squarebear]

I used to work in the TSB and wages cheques were cleared instantly.

[Margaret007]

I too have worked under this stated in contract, but paid by bank transfer when it suited the MD, when I complained like others before or since about needing my monthly salary in by the 1st to cover essential Direct Debits. I was advised by my MD that that was my responsibility and I should make sure there is enough cash in my account. And he then pointed out that he did not need to pay me to at least the 6th so if fact I should be grateful that mostly I get my pay earlier than that.

I came to the conclusion that I worked for a boss that did not appreciate his staff (his greatest asset) and found another job.

I believe some put this in contracts for 2 reasons,
1. Bad cash flow and might be waiting for cash coming in to pay staff.
1. For the feeling of control it gives them.
These are not mutually exclusive reasons.

My advice is to get a job with a bigger more reputable company, or a boss that has more respect for their staff.

Feel free to show this to your boss. And good luck with your new job search as this situation will not change.