Recently, when Ms. Zhao applied for a job, she met a "wonderful" company, which does not pay wages and points every month, and every "3000 points" is converted into a whole month's salary", the company's practice has attracted widespread attention and questions, is such a provision really possible?
It is understood that the company's points system also stipulates that employees who participate in the company's affairs full-time will be awarded 100 points per day, and the points awarded every month cannot be exchanged in this month, and it is very difficult to exchange the salary that belongs to them.
First of all, the company needs to reach breakeven, that is, the company can only redeem after making money, and secondly, if the exchange of wages affects the operation of the company, then it will not be exchanged, this "outrageous" setting not only prolongs the time of wage payment, but also increases the difficulty of cashing, and further increases the burden on workers.
Some industry insiders pointed out that this practice of substituting points for wages is a clear violation of the relevant provisions of the labor law.
As a startup, innovation is encouraged, but any innovation must be carried out in compliance with laws and regulations. The Labor Law clearly stipulates that wages shall be paid to the worker in monetary form on a monthly basis, and shall not be deducted or in arrears without reason.
This company linked wages to points, which in essence was a disguised arrears of wages, which seriously infringed on the legitimate rights and interests of workers.
This practice not only violates the stipulation that wages should be paid in monetary terms, but also violates the problem of illegally extending working hours and arrears of overtime wages. If the company implements such a system, the worker has every right to complain to the local labor inspection department and protect his legitimate rights and interests.
In the face of doubts and criticism, the relevant person in charge of the company responded that this is the company's original system, and points are issued in the early stage, and wages will be paid after the financing is in place.
However, this response obviously does not solve the problem, and even if the company is in the start-up stage, it must comply with the relevant provisions of the labor law and protect the legitimate rights and interests of employees. Retroactive payment of wages after financing is in place does not justify a violation of the law.
It is worth noting that the staff of the local labor and social security inspection brigade also said that if the company involved did not pay the employee in RMB, the person concerned could file a complaint and report.
No matter what kind of company, while pursuing innovation and development, it must strictly abide by laws and regulations and respect the rights and interests of workers. Any attempt to reduce costs and increase profits by violating the law is undesirable and will only end up damaging the company's image and reputation and affecting the company's long-term development.
As workers, we also need to raise our legal awareness and understand our rights and obligations. During the job search process, you should carefully read the terms of the contract to ensure that your rights and interests are protected. If an employer is found to have violated the law, it should have the courage to protect its rights and interests, and report and complain to the relevant departments in a timely manner.
Relevant departments and all sectors of society should also strengthen the supervision and management of employers, establish a sound system of laws and regulations, strengthen law enforcement, and severely crack down on illegal acts. All sectors of society may also supervise and evaluate employers through supervision, social evaluation, and other means, to promote law-abiding and honest operation of employers.
Only when employers, workers, and all sectors of society work together to maintain and maintain them can we establish a harmonious and stable labor relationship and promote the sustained and healthy development of the economy.