To Work or Not To Work, That is the Question

I'm facing an ethical dilemma in my job. I was brought up to do an honest day's work for an honest day's pay. Action = Result. Work = Money. My dilemma? What if my employer isn't paying me? What if my paychecks are delayed and/or no good? Do I continue to do my job as if everything were fine? Do I show up and not work? Do I show up and do a slow down?

If I were a creditor for this company and they paid me like they do employees I would be able to hit them with late fees, service charges and interest. I don't have that option as an employee though.

I'm stressed. I'm rambling. I just want to be paid and not worry about how I will get to work to give another eight hours when I have less than a gallon of gas in the tank.