Haven’t been paid for SAD orders in almost a month...any regulations on this?

2021-03-13T08:31:27-05:00

My spouse went on sad orders for nasty weather here in Texas. They were out there almost 3 weeks. Came back Feb 24. Half of the group that was out there had their paychecks direct deposited. The other half for some reason their checks were mailed to battalion a week ago. They are being told they have to wait another 2 weeks before they can get them due to “battalion being in the field currently”
Are there any regulations on when we’re required to get our pay for working? I get the circumstances were unforeseen, however these guys missed out on 3 full weeks of pay.

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Mar 13 at 2021 8:33 AM

2021-03-13T08:33:06-05:00

Contact the IG

Response by MAJ Ronnie Reams made Mar 13 at 2021 8:41 AM

2021-03-13T08:41:36-05:00

Never had checks as a Class A Agent officer. However, cash requires the officer to deliver on payday to the soldier wherever he may be and no matter what. I've been to hospitals, stockades, etc. Checks may or may not be the same.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2021 8:58 AM

2021-03-13T08:58:35-05:00

State Active Duty (SAD) or Emergency State Active Duty (ESAD) puts the Guard member on the State Employee payroll. That payroll has nothing to do with the military other than someone at the company updating the PERSTAT and payroll, and another person in your BN or BDE certifying payroll.
The payroll goes out on the state schedule twice a month.
if a check was mailed to BN, that means the Soldier failed to provide information for direct deposit AND failed to provide a current home address, or the unit member responsible failed to update that information.
This payroll is governed by state law, however every unit is usually required to have two people who can run the PERSTAT and payroll, and at least one person at BN who can certify pay. Unfortunately, it is often the case that units don't have anyone trained with access, or they were trained and have access, but are not competent because the training was over a year ago and they never used it.
Being "in the field" is not an excuse to not complete this. In California, we routinely complete this task from parking lots during fire season, and now for COVID.
The problem is likely that the unit does not have a competent AGR performing PERSTAT and payroll.
Call the IG.