User:Avalove2003

Homeless Shelter Pay Delays in Illinois

I know someone that works for one of Chicago, IL. homeless shelters for at least three years now and has a child. Since they started this job. They have constantly had to except pay delays. One and two pay periods at a time. The very sad thing is, is that this person has bills to pay just like anybody else and is hard working, loves their job and loves helping less fortunate people. Every bill that they have to pay that's late. they have to pay late fees. Food, Rent, Light,Gas, Phone etc... and the money that they borrowed from friends and family because of the pay delays. But when they try to get help from the state (Public Aid) they get turned down when it's the state not paying them. So I'm told. One lady said to my friend sarcastically "you'll eventually get paid". My friend came to me in tears after that. When they finally get paid, it's usually not the whole check and they have to pay all of those late charges along with the monthly bills. I'm told that there's never any pay delays for the big bosses. They always get paid on time. Nobody can or will help them. I'm just saying. It seems that they don't care if they're employees end up homeless then selves. And that's just a shame. We're suppose to be proud of our working Americans. They and their children has to eat too. If anyone has any suggestions, besides getting a new job it will be greatly appreciated. Thank You. avalove2003