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Unpaid Wages

Question

1. I worked overtime at the kindergarten, for which I was not paid. I missed one day. The kindergarten teacher told me to offset the hours, and I did so. Is this okay? (After all, she is not responsible for the payment. The payslip states that overtime hours beyond the weekly standard that were not pre-approved are not authorized for execution and payment.) She does the same. Should I return the money, contact the offices? Or is it okay?

Answer

Shalom u'vracha 

Since the management told you to work overtime, you can offset. 

Answered 1 October 2025 How answers are reviewed
Rabbi Israel Cohen
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