I as well as others within the company are having issues with out paychecks.

1. When the checks are received the bank they are drawn on will not accept them due to insufficient funds. This has happened to more than one person on multiple occasions.

2. Paychecks are not being received on time. We are on a bi-weekly schedule and will receive the checks anywhere from 1-2 weeks late. Case in point: Our pay period ended on 3/12/2006, payday is on 3/20/2006. As of today (3/28/2006) we have not received our paychecks.

I have read California Labor Law code 203.1 & 204 but do not really understand what is being said or what course of action I need to take. I also do not understand what repercussions the employer faces.

What options do we have in this situation?

Thanks In Advanced,
Jason

You need to contact the California Department of Labor and file a wage claim.

http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/HowToFileWageClaim.htm

You can download the forms and procedures at the above link