Most people are only doing their jobs to get paid, so the least that could happen is that they get paid on time.

There are legitimate reasons that a salary payment may be delayed, but often, such an issue boils down to management not having enough respect for the time and energy that their employees put into their jobs with the hopes of being compensated. Anybody who has ever had to wait longer than expected for their next paycheck can tell you what a headache it is to have to postpone paying bills or go into an overdraft just to buy some groceries. Prompt payment is necessary for a lot of workers just to be able to live their normal lives.

When getting paid late becomes a pattern in the workplace, it is inevitable that some are going to protest against it. To want to be paid on time is a reasonable demand in most circumstances. Still, it can feel intimidating to bring this up with a boss, especially if it seems like they do not want things to change. It is the kind of situation that puts tactful communication skills to the test, even though it should be the most acceptable of demands.