As an employee what actions do I begin taking and do I have law suit?

Question

I do consruction work, I'm a framer. I've worked with a company that just recently went out of buisness. There were 2 owners. The one owner is gone, the other owner took his favorites, built one crew and put us on peace rate. I've gone without pay for 4 weeks, been told it's comming and without fail every time, nothing. They owe me for 52 hrs before I went to peace rate. Every time I've got my pay checks there has never been a check stub showing hours worked, taxes, etc. The last two checks bounced and I'm getting letters stating I owe them $. Checks were cashed at check city. Our work van is not registered or licenced, nor do I believe insured now for 4 months.(Yet to have been pulled over and fined) I talked to my dad last night who is finacially well to do and he said, "We're taking this company to court." I just want to know where I stand in this mess.

Answer 1

My dad went through a similar situation some years back. In the end, my dad`s employer was taken to court. My dad won his case,but the guy never did pay up. turns out almost a dozen other people had also taken him to court and won. none ever got their money to my knowledge. My advice would be to get a lawyer, a good one.

Answer 2

Notify the DMV for the van (I would not drive it if I were you, in case you get pulled over by the police ), then notify the labor board in your state. It does sound like you might have a case, but to CYA, I would talk to an attorney. One who specializes in labor disputes. Good luck getting your pay!

Answer 3

Go to the local labor office. they will take up the case against the company for free

Answer 4

Did you mean "PIECE RATE"?? Why are you still working for these people? They're in violation of the wage and hour laws. Contact the FEDS immediately!!

Answer 5

Get a lawyer!