My paycheck is short of hours what should I do?

[unknown friend]

Go to your HR department and ask them how to access your pay stub and deductions tell them you want to know what deductions were taken out like taxes. That won't clue them in they will just tell you how.

Once you see what the breakdown is you can address it accordingly.

It is possible that because it's the beginning of the year your deductions are just higher. Mine were like that for the first half of every year until it capped due to normal deductions from tax and
other things like pension and healthcare deductions. The date that happens changes depending on your wages.

Make sure of your facts before you make any accusations.