It's always better to try to work it out internally first before you go making reports to state agencies (who will ask you what attempt you have made to try to resolve the problem first). For all you know it could be a clerical error. Talk to the boss first. Do NOT start out by demanding compensation, but saying something like, "Hey, boss, I don't understand how my paycheck total was arrived at. Can you review it with me?" (Honey and vinegar, child, honey and vinegar). THEN if you still can't come to a mutual agreement, call the state.

