<prompt> Human: The title tells most of the story. My last check was short by about half due to a payroll mistake. I currently cant afford to go without half a months pay and will fall behind on my mortgage and possible incur overdraft fees in my checking account. I called payroll and they agreed I was shorted but said the best they could do was include it on my next check. Is there anything I can do?  <response>: Tell them that the best you can do until next pay period is half of your normal work load. 