should I contact my employer before filing with the labor board?

Question

I am in California, my former employer has not paid me commission check. I didn't know it was due 72 hours after I had quit. Its usually paid on the 15th of the following month, so I waited. Its now several weeks later and still no check. (I know they are doing this on purpose) Should I contact my employer before filing a wage claim with the labor board? Or should I do both?

Answer 1

Contact your employer first. No need to waste your tax dollars on something you may be able to handle on your own.

Answer 2

Contact your employer in writing requesting the commission due to you. Reiterate when your termination date was and that they had 72 hours to send you the check. Send the letter certified, return receipt. If you have not received an reply within a reasonable amount of time (usually 10 business days from the date of receipt), then contact the labor board. At least this way, you have the ball as you'll have proof that you attempted to resolve the issue. Good luck!

Answer 3

contact the labor board. they'll know the law's in your state. here, you are due your check 72 hours after termination, not self termination. no need to have further dealings with employer if asking for the check hasn't worked. taxes are not wasted unless people don't utilize the services available to them.

Answer 4

I would send a certified letter to your previous employer stating you are requesting all wages due you or you will be contacting an attorney.

Answer 5

file a complaint with the labor commission,and the attorny Generals office. then let your employer contact you.

Answer 6

I think you should touch base with them prior to doing any action. See if they have any intention of paying it to you. If not, then pursue other means.

Answer 7

i'd say just the labor board.