Can HR steal money from you?

That is why it is best to verify your paychecks, and contact the payroll department when you see a discrepancy.

Yes, they can. It would usually be through accident rather than intentional. That is why it is best to verify your paychecks, and contact the payroll department when you see a discrepancy.

If you cannot get satisfaction from Payroll or HR, then contact your state Labor Relations Board. Most state agencies are very interested in employees getting all the pay promised to them, minus the mandatory “contributions” by Federal, State, and local governments.

Every time that I thought I was shorted on my pay, when I contacted the payroll department, they went through the calculation with me to my satisfaction. In all cases, the error was on my part.