I've been working for a small nonprofit in the state of Maryland as a Grant Writer under a 1099 status. A couple weeks ago, my employer decided to lay me off because he said they were experiencing financial hardships. When I asked him for further explanation he began to talk about how he didn't feel he could keep me on the payroll since he felt I didn't have the level of expertiese they were looking for to begin with and they didn't have money to develop my skills. So, fine, I accepted this answer and we agreed that he would pay me whatever money for the work I did on a major proposal plus a couple of hours to wrap up everything. A week after being laid off, I handed back all the brochures, programs, and files both paper and electronic. When I asked for my paycheck he said he would mail it to me. I called him a week later and he changed his tune saying he and his partner had "concern" and nothing more. I keep calling and he keeps avoiding me.
2006-11-21 04:42:09 · 6 answers · asked by chowli29 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I think everyone here is on the right track.
You need to contact the local Labor board and check on them. You may be able to sue him for the pay, the lack of a 2 week notice before termination, and lack of a in writing letter of termination outlying the reasons. May want to talk to a lawyer and see what the rights are in your county to see what you are able to do from here.
Good luck!
2006-11-21 04:55:35 · answer #1 · answered by sara_00_0 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing is call the states Better Buisness Bureau. They will call your employer and try to resolve the conflict without litigation.
Depending how much money it is you may want to sue him in small claims court. Hopefully you have some sort of record for your time or proof of the work you did during that time.
His not talking to you is not acceptable. Just show up there and demand your money if you have to.
2006-11-21 05:01:46 · answer #2 · answered by travis R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to find out what your rights are, which should include your pay and possibly even 2 weeks severance depending on how long you have been employed there. Contact the labour board in your state to inquire. You may be able to sue.
2006-11-21 04:51:25 · answer #3 · answered by Syr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the Dept of Labor. Sounds like he has no intention of paying you.
2006-11-21 04:45:34 · answer #4 · answered by SKYDOGSLIM 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have a lawyer call him... that will get his attention.
2006-11-21 04:45:50 · answer #5 · answered by Nick R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should sue him
2006-11-21 04:45:11 · answer #6 · answered by chikita4652 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋