That the employer only violates Lo Salin if he has the money to pay. (I.e. “Itcha” — The money is “with you.”)
That the employer only violates Lo Salin when the worker asks for his wages. (I.e. “Itcha” — The knowledge that he has to be paid is “with you.”)
That the employer only violates Lo Salin when the worker is also Jewish. (I.e. “Itcha” — The worker is “like you.”)
Answers A and B.
All answers are correct.
Can the worker return to the employer if the grocer refuses him credit?
Only by Kablanus, and not by Scheerus.
Yes.
No.
Machlokes between A and B.
Machlokes between B and C.
Why did Chazal institute that a worker can make a Shevua to collect his paycheck?
Kedei Chayav.
It wasn’t their decision, it’s a Halacha LeMoshe MiSinai.
The worker knows whether he was paid or not, but employers are busy running the wider business, and don’t always remember the specifics of whether each worker was paid.
Because employers always need workers.
Because employers don’t remember the exact amounts of each worker’s paycheck.
Why didn’t Chazal institute that a worker must be paid in front of witnesses?
There is no reason to do so; employers and employees generally don’t argue over whether payment was made.
It is too much trouble.
What will we do if a witness dies or travels abroad?
The people around are probably also workers, who also have dealings with the employer, so they are not valid witnesses.
Witnesses will want to be paid for their time, which is an expense that will lead to lesser wages for the worker.
Who would that payment be made before the work is done?
Both the employer and the worker.
Only the employer; it gives him a good reputation.